Origin
Fletcher, VT
Late night in Fletcher on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fletcher, 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
39m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fletcher, VT
Andrea Davis
Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Fletcher to Colchester, you are in for a quick 20-mile local journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This route is best suited as a simple one-day trip given the short distance. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly transit option. Because you are traveling entirely within Vermont, the trip remains consistent in its Northeast regional character. It is an ideal straightforward commute rather than a multi-day excursion, offering a practical way to connect these two Vermont communities without any need for overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Road | 6.7 mi | 13m |
| Highbridge Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Fletcher Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| East Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Fairfax Fletcher Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Arrow Head Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fairfax Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Road
— 6.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fletcher, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Road
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cambridge Road
3
Turn left onto Fairfax Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
4
Continue on Fletcher Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fletcher Road
5
Continue on Fairfax Fletcher Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfax Fletcher Road
6
Continue on Fletcher Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Fletcher Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto River Road
307 ft
·
8 sec
·
River Road
8
Turn straight onto VT 104
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto VT 104A
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Highbridge Road
10
Turn left onto Arrow Head Lake Road
503 ft
·
13 sec
·
Arrow Head Lake Road
11
Continue on Arrow Head Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrow Head Lake Road
12
Continue on North Road
6.7 mi
·
13 min
·
North Road
13
Continue on Farnsworth Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farnsworth Road
14
Turn left onto East Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Road
15
Arrive at destination
East Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — 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
|
Cambridge Road
Turn right onto Cambridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fairfax Road
Turn left onto Fairfax Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
River Road
At end of road, turn right onto River Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
VT 104A / Highbridge Road
Turn left onto VT 104A / Highbridge Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Arrow Head Lake Road
Turn left onto Arrow Head Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
39m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a fast-paced interstate sprint, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via North Road, Highbridge Road, and Fletcher Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.7-mile segment on North Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. The personality of this trip is defined by local roads, requiring your full attention as you navigate the frequent curves and turns along the way. It is a focused, hands-on driving experience that keeps you off the major high-speed corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on North Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cambridge Road.
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 39m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Cambridge Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Fairfax Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on North Road. 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 (Cambridge Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Fairfax Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point.
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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