Trip from Colchester, VT to Sutton, VT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

92.4 mi

149 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 14m

12 PM

2h 12m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 2m

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

This 92.4-mile drive from Colchester, VT, to Sutton, VT, is a manageable day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing U.S. Route 2, I-89, and I-91, the journey offers a highway-focused experience through Vermont's Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. You won't need to split this drive into multiple days; it's perfectly suited for a straightforward excursion. The overall feel is efficient travel, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

46.2 miles from Colchester, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 78% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.9 miles along U.S. Route 2, offering a good period of consistent travel. While much of this journey is on interstates, the inclusion of U.S. Route 2 breaks up the monotony, providing a slightly varied driving experience. This mix means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and stretches on a more traditional American highway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

U.S. Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and I 89. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near VT 289 / Vermont Route 289.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 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; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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

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

38.3 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

82.7 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

84.4 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | US 5 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Colchester, VT and Sutton, VT, road signs point toward Saint Johnsbury and Burke.

Saint Johnsbury

38.3 mi in | ~50m

Burke

82.7 mi in | ~1h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Route 2	32.9 mi	41m
I 89	24.9 mi	28m
I 91	6.6 mi	7m
Calendar Brook Road	4.5 mi	10m
Vermont Route 289	4.5 mi	7m
River Road	3.2 mi	5m
Vermont Route 117	2.8 mi	4m
Lynburke Road	2.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: U.S. Route 2 — 32.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Sutton, VT.

Start on East Road

100 ft · 9 sec · East Road

Turn left onto VT 2A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on VT 2A

1.0 mi · 1 min · Colchester Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto VT 289

4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

Toward VT 289 East Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto VT 117

2.4 mi · 3 min · River Road

Toward US 2, VT 289 West: Richmond

Continue on VT 117

2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

Continue on VT 117

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 2

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Main Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Merge onto I 89

25 mi · 28 min · I 89

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

Continue on Memorial Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · Berlin Street

Turn slight left onto US 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street

Enter roundabout onto US 2

137 ft · 1 sec · River Street

Continue on US 2

97 ft · 1 sec · River Street

Merge onto US 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

Continue on US 2

7.1 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2

Continue on US 2

0.6 mi · 39 sec · High Street

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · School Street

Continue on US 2

26 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 91

Merge onto I 91

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 91

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

Turn right onto US 5

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Memorial Drive

Continue on US 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broad Street

Continue on US 5

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Depot Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 5

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn straight onto US 5

2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynburke Road

Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road

4.5 mi · 10 min · Calendar Brook Road

Turn slight right onto Center Street

157 ft · 5 sec · Center Street

Turn right onto Burke Road

182 ft · 8 sec · Burke Road

Arrive at destination

Burke Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes for this 92.4-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving Colchester in the morning to maximize daylight and take advantage of the lower fuel cost of $15. There are no specified stops in the data, so you can decide on breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before departing, as the longest stretch is over 30 miles. This route is straightforward, making it easy to navigate and enjoy without needing extensive planning.

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 46.2 miles from Colchester, VT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 20 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.2 miles or 1h 5m 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 40m

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

Before You Leave

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 92.4 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Colchester, VT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 for about 32.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.2 mi from Colchester, VT · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barre, VT

46 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.

Popular next leg

Barre, VT to Sutton, VT

51.4 mi · 1h 12m

Pacing Suggestions

Bolton, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barre, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Colchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sutton, VT

The final approach into Sutton, 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 Sutton, VT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.87 one way

$29.75 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$16.37	$32.73
premium	$4.86	$17.69	$35.39
diesel	$5.61	$20.40	$40.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.7	$9.70	$4.44
Efficient EV	23.1	$8.09	$3.70
EV Truck/SUV	37	$12.94	$5.91

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Colchester, VT

Night in Colchester on Thursday

Local time

11:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sutton, VT

Night in Sutton on Thursday

Local time

11:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

2h 7m 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 Sutton, VT covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are U.S. Route 2, I 89, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.2 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 $14.87 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.