How far is Starksboro, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Starksboro, VT to Colchester, VT is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starksboro and Colchester.
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Start on Vermont Route 116
6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A
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Continue on Saint George Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road
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Continue on Essex Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Colchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Road
30 m · 3 sec · East Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Starksboro and Colchester.
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
Start on Vermont Route 116
6.01 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starksboro to Colchester?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Hinesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Starksboro and 12.6 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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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 Starksboro and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.94 km).
#1 Starksboro
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 44.2272800, -73.0573400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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