Origin
Charlotte, VT
Morning in Charlotte on Saturday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, 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
36m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, VT
Andrea Davis
Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Charlotte, VT to Colchester, VT covers 20.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shelburne Road, I 89, Roosevelt Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Shelburne Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 20.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Shelburne Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway
Turn left onto US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway
Navigation decision point
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 189
Merge onto I 189 toward I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 89
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
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 Charlotte, VT to Colchester, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
Saint Albans
10.4 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Road | 6.6 mi | 13m |
| I 89 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shelburne Road
— 6.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on VT F5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Road
2
Turn left onto US 7
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
3
Continue on US 7
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Use the slight right / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Toward I 89
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
7
Merge onto I 89
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
10
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto East Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Road
12
Arrive at destination
East Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
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
8:09 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 Charlotte, VT to Colchester, VT covers 20.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shelburne Road, I 89, Roosevelt Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Charlotte, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 7 / Ethan Allen Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Charlotte, VT to Colchester, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
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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