Colchester

About Colchester

“Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow”

Colchester was incorporated in 1698 and covers an area of 49.1 square miles, located approximately 25 miles southeast of Hartford, Connecticut, the State capital. Colchester is bordered on the north by the towns of Marlborough and Hebron, on the south by East Haddam and Salem, on the east by Lebanon, and on the west by East Hampton. Easy access to interstate highways, abundance of undeveloped land, affordable housing stock, and availability of public water and sewers, as well as its pleasant rural setting has attracted growth to the Town. About 89% of Colchester is zoned for residential purposes. Colchester’s population was estimated to be 15,055 in the 2023 American Community Survey. Colchester continues to seek economic development opportunities while preserving the Town’s historic character, natural resources, and high quality of life for residents.

Town Website

AdvanceCT Town Profile Data Sheet

Directions

Colchester is located in the southeastern part of the state, part-way between Norwich and Hartford. The Town can be accessed via exits 19, 22, 23, 25, and 26 on CT Route 2 and exit 17 on CT Route 11. Other major roads are State Routes 16, 85, 149, 354, and 616.

Distance from:

Hartford: 24 miles

New London: 28 miles

Providence: 62 miles

Boston: 111 miles

New York City: 133 miles

Travel time to Bradley International Airport is approximately 40 minutes, and travel time to T.F. Green International Airport is approximately 1 hour.

Amtrak service is available at Hartford Union Station and New London Union Station, both of which are approximately 30 minutes away.