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Trip from Colchester, VT to Chittenden, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

72.2 mi

116 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Colchester, VT to Chittenden, VT covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Vermont Route 116, Ethan Allen Highway, Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Vermont Route 116. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.1 miles from Colchester, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 72.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 116 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,140 ft 270 ft

Total Climb

1,394 ft

Total Descent

524 ft

Highest Point

1,140 ft

~72.2 mi in

Elevation Range

870 ft

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 early in the drive near VT 2A / Main Street.

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 1h 58m drive. You will face about 8 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 12.9 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | VT 2A / Main Street

Turn left onto VT 2A / Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
12.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | VT 116 / Vermont Route 116

At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
46 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South

At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South

Navigation decision point

5
71 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | Chittenden Road

At end of road, turn left onto Chittenden Road

Navigation decision point

5
72.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vermont Route 116 14.2 mi 21m
Ethan Allen Highway 10.9 mi 16m
Franklin Street 10.2 mi 17m
Case Street 6.1 mi 8m
South 116 Road 5.5 mi 8m
North 116 Road 4.1 mi 6m
Saint George Road 3.7 mi 5m
Essex Road 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Vermont Route 116 — 14.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Chittenden, 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

1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on VT 2A

0.9 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
5

Continue on VT 2A

0.7 mi · 2 min · Park Street
6

Continue on VT 2A

2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
7

Continue on VT 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road
8

Continue on VT 2A

2.0 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 2A
9

At end of road, turn left onto VT 116

14 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on VT 116

4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
11

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rockydale Road
12

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Street
13

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
14

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.6 mi · 53 sec · West Street
15

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
16

Turn left onto VT 116

2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
17

Continue on VT 116

3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
18

Continue on VT 116

6.1 mi · 8 min · Case Street
19

Turn right onto VT 116

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Ossie Road
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 7

1.1 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7 South
21

Continue on US 7

11 mi · 16 min · Ethan Allen Highway
22

Continue on US 7; VT 73

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Conant Square
23

Continue on US 7; VT 73

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Center Street
24

Continue on US 7

10 mi · 17 min · Franklin Street
25

Turn left onto Sangamon Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Sangamon Road
26

At end of road, turn left onto Chittenden Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Chittenden Road
27

Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
28

Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road

197 ft · 8 sec · Mountain Top Road
29

Turn left onto Holden Road

158 ft · 8 sec · Holden Road
30

Turn right

19 ft · 1 sec
31

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.1 miles from Colchester, VT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.1 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chittenden, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Colchester, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Colchester, VT

This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Colchester, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vermont Route 116 for about 14.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.1 mi from Colchester, VT · 58m into the drive

town in Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, VT

36 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

Hinesburg, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Colchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chittenden, VT

The final approach into Chittenden, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 72.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.62 one way

$23.25 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.79 $25.58
premium $4.86 $13.83 $27.65
diesel $5.61 $15.94 $31.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.7 0 $7.58 $3.47
Efficient EV 18.1 0 $6.32 $2.89
EV Truck/SUV 28.9 0 $10.11 $4.62

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Colchester, VT

Morning in Colchester on Friday

Local time

9:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chittenden, VT

Morning in Chittenden on Friday

Local time

9:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Bristol, VT

36 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 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

1h 58m 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 Chittenden, VT covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Vermont Route 116, Ethan Allen Highway, Franklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.1 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 $11.62 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 58m drive. You will face about 8 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 12.9 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point.

The route from Colchester, VT to Chittenden, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 270 ft to 1,140 ft elevation with about 1,394 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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