Origin
Colchester, VT
Late night in Colchester on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, VT to Westford, VT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Westford, VT
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Colchester, VT to Westford, VT covers 14.3 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Browns River Road, Vermont Route 289, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Browns River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 14.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Browns River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn slight right toward VT 15: Essex, Essex Junction
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VT 15: Essex, Essex Junction
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 15 / Upper Main Street
Turn left onto VT 15 / Upper Main Street toward VT 289 West: Essex
Navigation decision point
Toward VT 289 West: Essex
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Cambridge Road
Turn right onto Cambridge Road
Navigation decision point
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 Westford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Essex Junction along the way.
Essex Junction
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Browns River Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Vermont Route 289 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Center Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Colchester Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Upper Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 128 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Browns River Road
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Westford, 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
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 East
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward VT 15: Essex, Essex Junction
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto VT 15
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Upper Main Street
Toward VT 289 West: Essex
7
Continue on VT 15
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
8
Continue on VT 128
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Browns River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on VT 128
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Vermont Route 128
10
Turn right onto Cambridge Road
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cambridge Road
11
Arrive at destination
Cambridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Westford, VT
Late night in Westford on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
25m 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 Westford, VT covers 14.3 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Browns River Road, Vermont Route 289, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 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 $2.30 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 25m drive. You will face about 5 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Colchester, VT to Westford, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Essex Junction along the way.
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