Origin
Cambridge, VT
Morning in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, VT to Colchester, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, VT
Phil Evenden
Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
Cambridge, VT to Colchester, VT is 20.7 miles and takes about 37 minutes via East Road and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Vermont's Northeast region. Expect a highly local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a quick journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like East Road, Main Street, and Westford Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 6.5 miles on East Road, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience. The road's personality shifts as you transition between these varied local thoroughfares, demanding your attention throughout the 37-minute trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near VT 104 / Vermont Route 104.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (VT 104 / Vermont Route 104): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (VT 128 / Browns River Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Westford-Milton Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Turn right onto VT 104 / Vermont Route 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
VT 128 / Browns River Road
Turn left onto VT 128 / Browns River Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Westford-Milton Road
Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Road
Turn left onto East Road
Navigation decision point
3
18.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East Road
Turn left onto East Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Road | 6.5 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Westford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 104 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Westford-Milton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 128 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Farnsworth Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Road
— 6.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 15
2
Turn right onto VT 104
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 104
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on VT 104
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ramsey Road
5
Turn left onto VT 128
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Browns River Road
6
Continue on VT 128
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Route 128
7
Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Westford-Milton Road
8
Continue on Westford Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Westford Road
9
Turn left onto East Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Road
10
Continue on Farnsworth Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farnsworth Road
11
Turn left onto East Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Road
12
Arrive at destination
East Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Morning in Colchester on Saturday
Local time
9:48 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
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
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cambridge, VT to Colchester, VT covers 20.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Road, Main Street, Westford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Cambridge, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (VT 104 / Vermont Route 104): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (VT 128 / Browns River Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Westford-Milton Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cambridge, VT to Colchester, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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