How far is South Hero, VT from North Hero, VT?

The driving distance from South Hero, VT to North Hero, VT is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
14.38 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.92 mi
20.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.38 mi
Kilometers
23.14 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Hero
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in South Hero
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Hero
2026-04-15T10:28
Arrive North Hero
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South 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
Grand Isle
VT

Town in Vermont

From South Hero
7.2 mi
00h 12m
To North Hero
7.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Hero and North Hero.

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    51 m · 11 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    14.3 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 2

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Heron Circle

    141 m · 20 sec · Heron Circle

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Heron Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
14.3 mi · 99%
Heron Circle
0.09 mi · 1%
South Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

14.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Isle
00h 12m from South Hero
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Hero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Hero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Hero to North Hero?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Grand Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from South Hero and 7.2 miles from North Hero.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grand Isle

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

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

RAIL

Plattsburgh station

13 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

St. Albans station

19 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Port Kent station

20 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

29 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Hero and North Hero. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.8 km).

South Hero

#1 South Hero

Town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States

Population1,639
Coordinates44.6453200, -73.3023500
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Hero

Town in Vermont

Population807
Coordinates44.8312500, -73.2732300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: South Hero (-73.30235, 44.64532)
End: North Hero (-73.27323, 44.83125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.02
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.01 $4.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.27 $4.55
Premium $4.86 $2.48 $4.96
Diesel $6.00 $3.06 $6.12

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 South Hero and North Hero. The current time is 10:28:36.

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.