Origin
Huntington, VT
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, VT to Colchester, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, VT
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Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Huntington to Colchester, you are looking at a straightforward 21.3-mile trip that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Huntington Road, River Road, and Vermont Route 289 to reach your destination within the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel covers the basic transit costs for this drive. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick change of scenery, the trip is short enough to offer plenty of flexibility in your schedule without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Huntington Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| River Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Colchester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 289
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on this road
321 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
Raven Ridge
3
Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
4
Continue on Huntington Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Huntington Road
5
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
6
Turn left onto US 2
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
8
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
9
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
10
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
11
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto East Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Road
14
Arrive at destination
East Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Raven Ridge
Turn left onto Raven Ridge
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Road
Turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 2 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
19 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
VT 2A / Colchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A / Colchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East Road
Turn right onto East Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
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 Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
3 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
40m 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 mixed driving experience that transitions between local thoroughfares and more efficient stretches of road. With a highway share of 34%, the route balances slower, local navigation with faster segments designed for steady movement. You will encounter the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive on Vermont Route 289, which spans 4.5 miles. As you move away from Huntington and head toward Colchester, the road personality shifts from quiet, local stretches to more structured highway driving. It is a practical, functional transit that allows you to experience the regional landscape without the intensity of a long-haul interstate journey.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Vermont Route 289.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near Raven Ridge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m 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: at 0.1 miles (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Vermont Route 289. 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: at 0.1 miles (Raven Ridge): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 2 / West Main Street): 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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