How far is Colchester, VT from Hardwick, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Hardwick, VT is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Hardwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Hardwick.
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Start on East Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Road
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Turn right onto Farnsworth Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Farnsworth Road
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Continue on East Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · East Road
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Turn right onto Westford Road
3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road
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Continue on Westford-Milton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Westford-Milton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 128
1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128
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Continue on Browns River Road
2803 ft · 58 sec · Browns River Road
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Turn right onto Ramsey Road
596 ft · 26 sec · Ramsey Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15
1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15
33 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15
8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Lower Main Street West
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower Main Street West
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Continue on Vermont Route 15 East
4 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 East
35 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 15 East
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
46 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
13.3 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Continue on Wolcott Street
2368 ft · 47 sec · Wolcott Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
71 m · 11 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Daniels Road
546 ft · 24 sec · Daniels Road
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Turn slight right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Hardwick.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Vermont Route 15 West
Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
13.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Colchester and Chance Rain Showers near Hardwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Hardwick?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Colchester and 26.3 miles from Hardwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colchester and Chance Rain Showers near Hardwick.
Stop Ideas Near Waterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.
St. Albans station
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hardwick
Town in Vermont
| Population | 2,839 |
| Coordinates | 44.5047800, -72.3681600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardwick (-72.36816, 44.50478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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