Origin
Colchester, VT
Afternoon in Colchester on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, VT to New Haven, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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New Haven, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colchester, VT to New Haven, VT covers 35.4 miles and takes about 58m 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, Shelburne Road, I 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Ethan Allen Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Allen Highway | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| Shelburne Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| I 89 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 7 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 189 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ethan Allen Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and New Haven, 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
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7
12
Continue on US 7
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
13
Turn left onto VT 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto North Street
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 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
$5.70 one way
$11.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
New Haven, VT
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Shelburne, VT
18 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
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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
35.4 mi in 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Ethan Allen Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 New Haven, 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 58m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 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 New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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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