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Trip from Pittsford, VT to Colchester, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

66 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

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 Pittsford, VT to Colchester, VT covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 45m 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, Grove Street, 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 $10.62 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

33 miles from Pittsford, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 66 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 66 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in near VT 116 / Ossie Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pittsford, VT to Colchester, VT is easy. At 1h 45m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (VT 116 / Ossie Road): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 53.1 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

3
20 mi into trip | ~31m in | VT 116 / Ossie Road

Turn right onto VT 116 / Ossie Road

Navigation decision point

3
32 mi into trip | ~49m in | VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road

Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road

Navigation decision point

3
53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A

Turn right onto VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A

Navigation decision point

4
65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | East Road

Turn right onto East Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vermont Route 116 14.2 mi 21m
Grove Street 10.9 mi 16m
Franklin Street 7.5 mi 11m
Case Street 6 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 Pittsford, VT and Colchester, VT.

1

Start on US 7

7.5 mi · 11 min · Franklin Street
2

Continue on US 7; VT 73

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Center Street
3

Continue on US 7; VT 73

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Conant Square
4

Continue on US 7

11 mi · 16 min · Grove Street
5

Continue on US 7

1.1 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7 South
6

Turn right onto VT 116

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Ossie Road
7

Turn left onto VT 116

364 ft · 6 sec · Church Street
8

Continue on VT 116

6.0 mi · 8 min · Case Street
9

Continue on VT 116

5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road
10

Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Stony Hill Road
11

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.6 mi · 55 sec · West Street
12

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
13

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Street
14

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rockydale Road
15

Continue on VT 17; VT 116

4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
16

Continue on VT 116

9.0 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116
17

Continue on VT 116

5.3 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 116
18

Turn right onto VT 2A

2.0 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 2A
19

Continue on VT 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road
20

Continue on VT 2A

2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
21

Continue on VT 2A

0.7 mi · 2 min · Park Street
22

Continue on VT 2A

0.9 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
23

Continue on VT 2A

1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road
24

Continue on VT 2A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
25

Turn right onto East Road

100 ft · 2 sec · East Road
26

Arrive at destination

East Road

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 33 miles from Pittsford, VT, or about 51m 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 15 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 51m 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 26m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pittsford, VT

This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Pittsford, 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 33 mi from Pittsford, VT · 51m into the drive

town in Vermont, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, VT

33 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

Leicester, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Pittsford, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Colchester, VT

The final approach into Colchester, 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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.62 one way

$21.25 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.69 $23.38
premium $4.86 $12.64 $25.28
diesel $5.61 $14.57 $29.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.93 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Pittsford, VT

Morning in Pittsford on Saturday

Local time

11:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colchester, VT

Morning in Colchester on Saturday

Local time

11:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Bristol, VT

33 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 45m 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 Pittsford, VT to Colchester, VT covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33 miles from Pittsford, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.62 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.

The drive from Pittsford, VT to Colchester, VT is easy. At 1h 45m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (VT 116 / Ossie Road): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (VT 17; VT 116 / Stony Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 53.1 miles (VT 2A / Vermont Route 2A): Navigation decision point.

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

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

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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