How far is Colchester, VT from Lincoln, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Lincoln, VT is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Lincoln.
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Start on East Road
30 m · 9 sec · East Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Colchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Saint George Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 2A
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on West River Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto Quaker Street
49 m · 11 sec · Quaker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Lincoln.
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 116
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Colchester and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Hinesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Colchester and 17.3 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Colchester and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Hinesburg
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 Hinesburg.
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Westport station
Port Kent station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.1058900, -72.9970600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-72.99706, 44.10589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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