How far is Mount Holly, VT from South Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Mount Holly, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.94 mi
01h 59m
Flight
72.19 mi
116.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.19 mi
Kilometers
116.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.94 mi
Kilometers
136.7 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Mon, May 4, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Holly
Mon, May 4, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Holly
2026-05-04T02:34
Arrive South Burlington
Mon, May 4, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Holly
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Salisbury
VT

Town in Vermont

From Mount Holly
42.4 mi
00h 59m
To South Burlington
42.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Holly and South Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly and South Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Cole Road

    66 m · 12 sec · Cole Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hortonville Road

    1911 ft · 1 min · Hortonville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 103 North

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  4. 4

    Turn right

    33 mi · 54 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  17. 17

    Continue on Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    54 m · 32 sec · Williston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Holly and South Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 103 North
10.7 mi · 13%
Case Street
6 mi · 7%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 6%
Hinesburg Road
4.25 mi · 5%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

33 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
00h 59m from Mount Holly
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Holly and Chance Rain Showers near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Holly to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 42.4 miles from Mount Holly and 42.5 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mount Holly and Chance Rain Showers near South Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

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

RAIL

Ticonderoga station

24 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Castleton station

32 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Rutland station

34 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Holly and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 72.19 mi (116.18 km).

Mount Holly

#1 Mount Holly

Town in Vermont

Population1,241
Coordinates43.4522900, -72.8248200
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Cole Road (-72.824826, 43.45236)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.37 $26.74
Premium $4.86 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $6.00 $17.99 $35.98

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Holly and South Burlington. The current time is 02:34:25.

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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.