Tunbridge to Colchester is 78.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 42 minutes via I-89 and VT-110, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day drive stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region towards another part of the Northeast. Given its highway focus and manageable distance, it’s a straightforward trip for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You’ll spend most of your time on major roads, making it a practical choice for a quick transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Tunbridge, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
55.7 mi
1h 4m
Vermont Route 110
5.3 mi
8m
Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi
6m
Vermont Route 14
3.5 mi
7m
River Road
2.9 mi
4m
Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi
4m
Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Colchester Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tunbridge, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on Spring Road
20 ft·0 sec·Spring Road
2
Turn straight onto VT 110
5.3 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 110
3
Turn right onto VT 14
3.5 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 14
4
Turn left onto VT 107
0.6 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 107
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 89 North
6
Merge onto I 89
56 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 89
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 11Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
8
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
9
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi·1 min·River Road
10
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 117
11
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi·3 min·River Road
12
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
13
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi·1 min·Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Street
15
Turn right onto East Road
100 ft·2 sec·East Road
16
Arrive at destination
East Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under two hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to allow for a relaxed arrival or an afternoon departure to reach your destination by evening. Since the longest stretch without a significant change in road is 55.7 miles, plan for a brief stop before you begin if you prefer to break up longer segments. Fuel costs are estimated at $13, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Tunbridge to minimize any need for detours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.2 miles from Tunbridge, VT, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colchester, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tunbridge, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tunbridge, VT
This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Tunbridge, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 78.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5.3 mi into trip|~8m in|VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Turn right onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89 North
6
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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
76.1 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
78.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|East Road
Turn right onto East Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.62 one way
$25.24 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.89
$27.77
premium
$4.86
$15.01
$30.03
diesel
$5.61
$17.31
$34.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.5
0
$8.23
$3.76
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.86
$3.14
EV Truck/SUV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Tunbridge, VT
Late night
in Tunbridge on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colchester, VT
Late night
in Colchester on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Duxbury, VT
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 8.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 92% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a 55.7-mile stretch on I-89, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you can expect limited stops and a relatively uninterrupted journey. While primarily interstate, you'll also navigate segments of Vermont Route 110 and Vermont Route 289, which may offer slight variations in scenery and speed.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 110. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near VT 14 / Vermont Route 14.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 65.5 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.
On the drive from Tunbridge, VT to Colchester, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
Williston
65.5 mi in|~1h 22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 78.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 55.7 miles on I 89. 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 5.3 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 65.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colchester, VT before heading back.
