Colchester, VT Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Colchester, VT is a local road trip base with 45 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 76 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Colchester, VT head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

45

Longest Drive

140.6 mi

Bennington, VT

Quickest Drive

12m

Milton, VT

Plan Around Colchester, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Colchester, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Chester, VT to Colchester, VT 135.1 mi · 2h 13m Westminster, VT to Colchester, VT 134.9 mi · 2h 42m Bennington, VT to Colchester, VT 129.4 mi · 2h 57m North Bennington, VT to Colchester, VT 128.3 mi · 2h 49m

Continue From Colchester, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Colchester, VT to Bennington, VT 140.6 mi · 2h 56m Colchester, VT to Westminster, VT 135.3 mi · 2h 44m Colchester, VT to Chester, VT 135.2 mi · 2h 48m Colchester, VT to North Bennington, VT 128.3 mi · 3h 23m

Trips from Colchester, VT

Colchester, VT to Bennington, VT

140.6 mi 2h 56m

Colchester, VT to Westminster, VT

135.3 mi 2h 44m

Colchester, VT to Chester, VT

135.2 mi 2h 48m

Colchester, VT to North Bennington, VT

128.3 mi 3h 23m

Colchester, VT to Jamaica, VT

117.4 mi 3h 10m

Colchester, VT to Ludlow, VT

115.1 mi 2h 38m

Colchester, VT to Manchester, VT

107.2 mi 2h 55m

Colchester, VT to Londonderry, VT

105.9 mi 2h 49m

Colchester, VT to Hartland, VT

101.3 mi 2h 4m

Colchester, VT to Dorset, VT

101.2 mi 2h 47m

Colchester, VT to Hartford, VT

91.3 mi 1h 32m

Colchester, VT to Glover, VT

71.1 mi 1h 55m

Colchester, VT to Cabot, VT

61.2 mi 1h 26m

Colchester, VT to Brandon, VT

58.4 mi 1h 33m

Colchester, VT to Leicester, VT

53.3 mi 1h 24m

Colchester, VT to Barre, VT

46.3 mi 52m

Colchester, VT to Berkshire, VT

44 mi 1h 6m

Colchester, VT to Lincoln, VT

34.6 mi 58m

Driving from Colchester, VT

Expect an average of 76 miles and about 1h 49m behind the wheel when leaving Colchester, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 141 miles (3h 23m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Colchester, VT include Bennington, VT (140.6 mi, 2h 56m), Westminster, VT (135.3 mi, 2h 44m), Chester, VT (135.2 mi, 2h 48m), North Bennington, VT (128.3 mi, 3h 23m), and Jamaica, VT (117.4 mi, 3h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 76-mile trip from Colchester, VT, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Colchester, VT and 22 routes heading into Colchester, VT, covering 45 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 141 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colchester, VT covers 141 miles and takes approximately 3h 23m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Colchester, VT runs about 76 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 76-mile trip from Colchester, VT costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Colchester, VT include Bennington, VT, Westminster, VT, Chester, VT and North Bennington, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.