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

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Mount Holly, VT is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
84.89 mi
02h 14m
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
84.89 mi
Kilometers
136.62 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Holly
Mon, May 4, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Mon, May 4, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-04T03:54
Arrive Mount Holly
Mon, May 4, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Burlington
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 South Burlington
42.4 mi
01h 07m
To Mount Holly
42.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 116

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Vermont Route 116

  5. 5

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hortonville Road

    1911 ft · 1 min · Hortonville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cole Road

    66 m · 10 sec · Cole Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cole Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 21%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 17%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 103
10.8 mi · 13%
North Main Street
6.33 mi · 7%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

16.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
01h 07m from South Burlington
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Burlington 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 South Burlington to Mount Holly?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 South Burlington and 42.4 miles from Mount Holly.

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 2:00 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 Chance Rain Showers around South Burlington 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.

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 South Burlington and Mount Holly. Straight-line distance: 72.19 mi (116.18 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Mount Holly

#2 Mount Holly

Town in Vermont

Population1,241
Coordinates43.4522900, -72.8248200
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Mount Holly (-72.82482, 43.45229)

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
11.34 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6 gal · 22.68 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 South Burlington and Mount Holly. The current time is 03:54:53.

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.