Origin
Colchester, VT
Evening in Colchester on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, VT to Brookfield, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Brookfield, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colchester, VT to Brookfield, VT covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Stone Road, Vermont Route 289 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 54 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Stone Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 35 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 35 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Stone Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 2A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m 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: near the start (VT 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (VT 289 / Vermont Route 289): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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VT 2A / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 2A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
VT 289 / Vermont Route 289
Turn left onto VT 289 / Vermont Route 289 toward VT 289 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward VT 289 East
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
VT 117 / River Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 117 / River Road toward US 2, VT 289 West: Richmond
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 2, VT 289 West: Richmond
4
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 2 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
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 Brookfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williamstown along the way.
Williamstown
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 35 mi | 40m |
| Stone Road | 4.9 mi | 12m |
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Colchester Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 64 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 35 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Brookfield, VT.
1
Start on East Road
100 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Road
2
Turn left onto VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on VT 2A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto VT 289
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 East
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto VT 117
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
Toward US 2, VT 289 West: Richmond
6
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
7
Continue on VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
10
Merge onto I 89
35 mi
·
40 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 5
Toward VT 64: Northfield, Williamstown
12
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 64
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Vermont Route 64
13
Turn right onto Stone Road
4.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Stone Road
14
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Colchester, VT · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Colchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookfield, VT
The final approach into Brookfield, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Brookfield, VT
Evening in Brookfield on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Bolton, VT
27 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
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 16m 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 Colchester, VT to Brookfield, VT covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Stone Road, Vermont Route 289. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Colchester, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 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 1h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (VT 289 / Vermont Route 289): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (VT 117 / River Road): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Colchester, VT to Brookfield, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williamstown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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