Origin
Sutton, VT
Afternoon in Sutton on Saturday
Local time
12:54 PM
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Current temp
34°F
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Trip from Sutton, 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
2h 5m
Distance
91.4 mi
147 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sutton, VT
Josef Traxler
Colchester, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sutton, VT to Colchester, VT covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 2 West, I 89, U.S. Route 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.71 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
45.7 miles from Sutton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 91.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 5m highway drive covering 91.4 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 2 West and I 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on U.S. Route 2 West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 West is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 West and I 89. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 91.4 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: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
78.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
7
89.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
VT 2A / Colchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A / Colchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sutton, VT and Colchester, VT, road signs point toward Montpelier and Williston.
Montpelier
16.4 mi in
|
~26m
Williston
78.5 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 West | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| I 89 | 25.1 mi | 28m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| I 91 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Calendar Brook Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Vermont Route 289 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2 West
— 25.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, VT and Colchester, VT.
1
Start on Burke Road
182 ft
·
12 sec
·
Burke Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Calendar Brook Road
4
Turn straight onto US 5
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lynburke Road
5
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 5
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
8
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Memorial Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 91
10
Merge onto I 91
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 2: Saint Johnsbury, Montpelier
12
Keep slight left at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn left onto US 2
25 mi
·
28 min
·
U.S. Route 2 West
14
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
School Street
15
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
16
Continue on US 2
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 2
17
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
18
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
19
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
20
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
21
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
22
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
24
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
26
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
28
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
29
Continue on VT 117
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
30
Turn right onto VT 289
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 289
Toward VT 289 West
31
At end of road, turn right onto VT 2A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the right lane.
32
Continue on VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
33
Turn right onto East Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Road
34
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 45.7 miles from Sutton, VT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.4 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 Colchester, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sutton, 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 Sutton, VT
This is one driving day of about 91.4 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sutton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 West for about 25.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.7 mi from Sutton, VT · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Sutton, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Colchester, 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
$14.71 one way
$29.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
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.
Destination
Colchester, VT
Afternoon in Colchester on Saturday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 5m 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 Sutton, VT to Colchester, VT covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2 West, I 89, U.S. Route 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 miles from Sutton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Sutton, VT and Colchester, VT, road signs point toward Montpelier and Williston.
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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