Origin
Leicester, VT
Late night in Leicester on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leicester, 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
1h 24m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leicester, VT
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Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
Leicester, VT to Colchester, VT is 53.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Vermont Route 116 and US 7, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances efficiency with local road progression. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a single-day trip without feeling rushed, allowing you to appreciate the journey without an overnight commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| US 7 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Case Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| South 116 Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| North 116 Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Saint George Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leicester, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on US 7
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 7
2
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ossie Road
3
Turn left onto VT 116
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
4
Continue on VT 116
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
5
Continue on VT 116
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South 116 Road
6
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
7
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
12
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
13
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 116
14
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
15
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
16
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
17
Continue on VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
18
Continue on VT 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
19
Continue on VT 2A
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Colchester Road
20
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto East Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Road
22
Arrive at destination
East Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Leicester, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
VT 116 / Ossie Road
Turn right onto VT 116 / Ossie Road
Navigation decision point
3
19.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Turn right onto VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A
Navigation decision point
4
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
East Road
Turn right onto East Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Bristol, VT
27 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
2 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 24m 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 drive offers a varied experience, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116, giving you a consistent section of road before transitioning. The route is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of faster-paced highway sections and more local, potentially slower, segments. This means you'll experience different driving dynamics as you progress from Vermont Route 116 to US 7 and finally Case Street.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Vermont Route 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near VT 116 / Ossie Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leicester, VT to Colchester, VT is easy. At 1h 24m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (VT 116 / Ossie Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. 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 7.3 miles (VT 116 / Ossie Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): 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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