Origin
Colchester, VT
Afternoon in Colchester on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, VT to Bridport, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colchester, VT
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Bridport, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colchester, VT to Bridport, VT covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ethan Allen Highway, Vermont Route 22A, Shelburne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Vermont Route 22A | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| I 89 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Bridport, VT.
1
Start on East Road
100 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Road
2
Turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight left onto US 2; US 7
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 89
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
8
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 7
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 7
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
11
Continue on US 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7
12
Turn right onto Monkton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monkton Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto VT 22A
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on VT 22A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Vermont Route 22A
15
Arrive at destination
VT 22A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Colchester, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 South: Burlington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
5
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 189
Merge onto I 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bridport, VT
Afternoon in Bridport on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Charlotte, VT
22 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
18 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 14m 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?
43.6 mi in 1h 14m — 41% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Ethan Allen Highway.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Ethan Allen Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.8 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 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.
On the drive from Colchester, VT to Bridport, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
8 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bridport, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.8 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 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 Bridport, VT before heading back.
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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