How far is North Hero, VT from Isle La Motte, VT?

The driving distance from North Hero, VT to Isle La Motte, VT is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
10.04 mi
00h 15m
Flight
4.5 mi
7.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.5 mi
Kilometers
7.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.04 mi
Kilometers
16.15 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Isle La Motte
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in North Hero
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hero
2026-04-15T11:04
Arrive Isle La Motte
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 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
Swanton
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From North Hero
5 mi
00h 07m
To Isle La Motte
5.1 mi
00h 07m

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
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Heron Circle

    149 m · 25 sec · Heron Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    4.4 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 129

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 129

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
4.42 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 129
3.11 mi · 31%
Main Street
2.31 mi · 23%
Heron Circle
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

4.42 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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swanton
00h 07m from North Hero
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Hero and Chance Rain Showers near Isle La Motte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Swanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from North Hero and 5.1 miles from Isle La Motte.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Swanton

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

12 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Rouses Point station

21 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

35 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

45 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hero and Isle La Motte. Straight-line distance: 4.5 mi (7.25 km).

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#1 North Hero

Town in Vermont

Population807
Coordinates44.8312500, -73.2732300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Isle La Motte

#2 Isle La Motte

Town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States

Population493
Coordinates44.8769900, -73.3387400
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Heron Circle (-73.272919, 44.831159)
End: Main Street (-73.338835, 44.877004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.38
Round trip
$2.76
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.38 $2.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.56 $3.12
Premium $4.86 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $6.00 $2.10 $4.20

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 Isle La Motte. The current time is 11:04:43.

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.