How far is Underhill, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Underhill, VT to Colchester, VT is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
12.32 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.07 mi
16.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.07 mi
Kilometers
16.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.83 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Sun, May 3, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Underhill
Sun, May 3, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Underhill
2026-05-03T09:47
Arrive Colchester
Sun, May 3, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Underhill
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
Essex Junction
VT

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

From Underhill
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To Colchester
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 15

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 15

  2. 2

    Continue on Jericho Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jericho Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Upper Main Street

    1401 ft · 32 sec · Upper Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto VT 289 West

    1423 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 289

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 289

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 15
3.81 mi · 31%
Jericho Road
2.79 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 289
1.7 mi · 14%
Main Street
1.47 mi · 12%
Center Road
1.2 mi · 10%
Colchester Road
0.79 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 15

Start on Vermont Route 15

3.81 mi · 00h 07m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Essex Junction
00h 09m from Underhill
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Underhill and Cloudy near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Essex Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Underhill and 6.2 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Underhill and Cloudy near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Essex Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Essex Junction, 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 Essex Junction.

RAIL

Essex Junction station

29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

28 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

33 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

35 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Underhill and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 10.07 mi (16.2 km).

Underhill

#1 Underhill

Town in Vermont

Population3,076
Coordinates44.5258800, -72.9451300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 15 (-72.945142, 44.525881)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.74 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.00 $2.64 $5.28

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Underhill and Colchester. The current time is 09:47:54.

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.