How far is North Hero, VT from Grand Isle, VT?

The driving distance from North Hero, VT to Grand Isle, VT is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
8.18 mi
00h 12m
Flight
7.57 mi
12.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.57 mi
Kilometers
12.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.18 mi
Kilometers
13.16 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in North Hero
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hero
2026-04-15T09:01
Arrive Grand Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Hero
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
Isle La Motte
VT

Town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States

From North Hero
4.1 mi
00h 06m
To Grand Isle
4.1 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Hero and Grand Isle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hero and Grand Isle.

  1. 1

    Start on Heron Circle

    141 m · 25 sec · Heron Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    8 mi · 13 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Shore North

    69 m · 6 sec · East Shore North

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Shore North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Hero and Grand Isle.

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
8.03 mi · 98%
Heron Circle
0.09 mi · 1%
East Shore North
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

8.03 mi · 00h 13m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle La Motte
00h 06m from North Hero
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Hero and Rain Showers Likely near Grand Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Hero to Grand Isle?

The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Isle La Motte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from North Hero and 4.1 miles from Grand Isle.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Hero and Rain Showers Likely near Grand Isle.

Stop Ideas Near Isle La Motte

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Isle La Motte, 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 Isle La Motte.

RAIL

Rouses Point station

13 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

St. Albans station

21 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

22 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

34 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hero and Grand Isle. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.18 km).

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#1 North Hero

Town in Vermont

Population807
Coordinates44.8312500, -73.2732300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Grand Isle

#2 Grand Isle

Town in Vermont

Population2,115
Coordinates44.7225400, -73.2923500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Heron Circle (-73.272919, 44.831159)
End: East Shore North (-73.292381, 44.722676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.29 $2.59
Premium $4.86 $1.41 $2.82
Diesel $6.00 $1.74 $3.48

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Hero and Grand Isle. The current time is 09:01:31.

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.