Origin
Colchester, VT
Late night in Colchester on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, VT to Hinesburg, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colchester, VT
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Hinesburg, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Colchester to Hinesburg, this 15.9-mile journey is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete the trip in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance. Since both towns are situated within the Northeast region of Vermont, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a simple, efficient route that requires no overnight stays, allowing you to focus your time on your destination rather than the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint George Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 116 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Essex Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Vermont Route 2A | 2 mi | 2m |
| Colchester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Saint George Road
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, VT and Hinesburg, VT.
1
Start on East Road
100 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Road
2
Turn left onto VT 2A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on VT 2A
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on VT 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
5
Continue on VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
6
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Road
7
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
8
Continue on VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
9
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 116
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
VT 116
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 2A / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 2A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hinesburg, VT
Late night in Hinesburg on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate between these two Vermont towns. The route relies on a combination of Saint George Road, Vermont Route 116, and Essex Road to get you to your destination. With a highway share of only 31%, you will spend the majority of your time on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 3.7 miles spent on Saint George Road. The overall feel is that of a standard, functional drive that transitions steadily from Colchester to the more rural setting of Hinesburg.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Saint George Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 2A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colchester, VT to Hinesburg, VT is easy. At 27m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Saint George Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hinesburg, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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