How far is Essex Junction, VT from Mount Holly, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Mount Holly, VT is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Junction and Mount Holly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Mount Holly.
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Start on Main Street
24 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 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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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on North Main Street
6.3 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 103
10.8 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103
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Turn left onto Hortonville Road
1911 ft · 1 min · Hortonville Road
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Turn left onto Cole Road
66 m · 10 sec · Cole Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cole Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Mount Holly.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Essex Junction and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Holly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Mount Holly?
The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Essex Junction and 42.9 miles from Mount Holly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Essex Junction and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Holly.
Stop Ideas Near Salisbury
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 Salisbury.
Ticonderoga station
Castleton station
Port Henry station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Mount Holly. Straight-line distance: 73.14 mi (117.7 km).
#1 Essex Junction
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
| Population | 10,793 |
| Coordinates | 44.4906100, -73.1109600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Holly
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,241 |
| Coordinates | 43.4522900, -72.8248200 |
| Altitude | 474 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Holly (-72.82482, 43.45229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.50 | $27.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
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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