Origin
Eden, VT
Late night in Eden on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden, VT to Colchester, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eden, VT
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Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
Eden to Colchester is 41.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m via Vermont Route 15 West, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, not a full interstate experience but with a significant portion on faster roads. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a day excursion or as a segment of a larger journey through Vermont.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 15 West | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| East Road | 6.5 mi | 13m |
| Vermont Route 100C | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Westford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 104 | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 15 West
— 8.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on VT 118
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
Belvidere Road
2
Turn right onto VT 100
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 100
3
Continue on VT 100C
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 100C
4
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street East
5
Continue on VT 15
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 15 West
6
Enter roundabout onto VT 15
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vermont Route 15
7
Continue on VT 15
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 15
8
Turn right onto VT 104
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 104
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on VT 104
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ramsey Road
11
Turn left onto VT 128
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Browns River Road
12
Continue on VT 128
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 128
13
Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Westford-Milton Road
14
Continue on Westford Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Westford Road
15
Turn left onto East Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Road
16
Continue on Farnsworth Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farnsworth Road
17
Turn left onto East Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Road
18
Arrive at destination
East Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Eden, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
VT 15 / Lower Main Street East
At end of road, turn right onto VT 15 / Lower Main Street East
Navigation decision point
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Enter roundabout onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Turn right onto VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
27.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
VT 128 / Browns River Road
Turn left onto VT 128 / Browns River Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Colchester, VT
Late night in Colchester on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Fletcher, VT
21 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of Vermont Route 15 West, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 8.1 miles on this road. The drive will likely feel varied, transitioning between more open highway driving and potentially more local road sections. Expect a dynamic experience behind the wheel as you navigate these different road types.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Vermont Route 15 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 15 / Lower Main Street East): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Vermont Route 15 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (VT 15 / Lower Main Street East): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colchester, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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