How far is Colchester, VT from Hinesburg, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Hinesburg, VT is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.89 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.95 mi
24.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.95 mi
Kilometers
24.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.89 mi
Kilometers
25.58 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinesburg
Tue, Apr 21, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Tue, Apr 21, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-21T11:09
Arrive Hinesburg
Tue, Apr 21, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williston
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Colchester
8 mi
00h 13m
To Hinesburg
8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
47°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Hinesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Hinesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    30 m · 9 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 116

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 116

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Hinesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint George Road
3.71 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 116
2.99 mi · 19%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 14%
Vermont Route 2A
1.98 mi · 12%
Colchester Road
1.92 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.47 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Saint George Road

Continue on Saint George Road

3.71 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston
00h 13m from Colchester
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Hinesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Hinesburg?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Colchester and 8 miles from Hinesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Hinesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Williston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williston.

RAIL

Essex Junction station

7 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Waterbury

28 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

41 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Hinesburg. Straight-line distance: 14.95 mi (24.06 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Hinesburg

#2 Hinesburg

Town in Vermont

Population4,522
Coordinates44.3292200, -73.1106800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Hinesburg (-73.11068, 44.32922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.42
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.21 $4.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.50 $4.99
Premium $4.86 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $6.00 $3.36 $6.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Hinesburg. The current time is 11:09:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.