Origin
Orange, VT
Morning in Orange on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, 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 13m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, VT
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Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
Orange, VT to Colchester, VT is 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m via I 89, Vermont Route 289, and Vermont Route 62, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Vermont, traveling between the Northeast regions of both the origin and destination. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely half-day excursion. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Barre Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| William Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on US 302
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Scott Memorial Highway
2
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Orange Road
3
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Barre Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 302
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Barre Road
5
Continue on US 302
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Barre Road
6
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on US 302; VT 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto VT 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 62
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
10
Merge onto I 89
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
12
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
14
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
15
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
16
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
17
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto East Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Road
20
Arrive at destination
East Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Orange, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 52.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 302 / East Barre Road
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / East Barre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
6
39.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
7
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
East Road
Turn right onto East Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.98 | $19.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Morning in Colchester on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Bolton, VT
26 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
21 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 13m 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 is predominantly highway, with 76% of the drive on interstate or major roadways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 27.7 miles on I 89, offering uninterrupted driving. The transition to surface roads, such as Vermont Route 62, will likely occur closer to your destination in Colchester, offering a change of pace from high-speed cruising. Expect a generally efficient drive with limited stops required.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 289. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 302 / East Barre Road.
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 1h 13m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orange, VT and Colchester, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Williston.
Burlington
11.2 mi in
|
~20m
Williston
39.2 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Arriving in Colchester, VT
Full guide →Colchester is a town in Northwest Vermont. It is home to Saint Michael's College. Colchester is primarily a bedroom community of Burlington. The town is very spread out, with most businesses and residences clustered in three villages: Colchester village, Mallet's Bay, and Severance Corners. St. Michael's College is located in the southeast corner of the town near Winooski and Essex Junction.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.6 miles (US 302 / East Barre Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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