Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
107.2 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: Mylo Kaye
The drive from Colchester, VT to Manchester, VT covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Colchester Road, Lincoln Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.65 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.6 miles from Colchester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 107.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colchester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Essex Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint George Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 2A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 116 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Manchester, VT.
Start on East Road
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on Colchester Road
Continue on Lincoln Street
Continue on Park Street
Continue on Essex Road
Continue on Saint George Road
Continue on Vermont Route 2A
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
Continue on North 116 Road
Continue on Rockydale Road
Continue on East Street
Continue on Main Street
Continue on West Street
Continue on Stony Hill Road
Turn left onto South 116 Road
Continue on South 116 Road
Continue on Case Street
Turn right onto Ossie Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
Continue on Conant Square
Continue on Center Street
Continue on Franklin Street
Continue on North Main Street
Turn right onto Vermont Route 7A
Continue on Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
Turn right onto Seminary Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.6 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Colchester, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colchester, VT
This is one driving day of about 107.2 miles and 2h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.6 mi from Colchester, VT · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.6 miles from Colchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Manchester, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Manchester, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.65 one way
$33.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $20.50 | $41.01 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Colchester on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Rome, NY
54 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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