Mount Holly to Burlington is 82.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m via US 7, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Vermont, connecting the Northeast region from start to finish. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that should be manageable for a single day. You'll primarily follow major roadways, making it a practical choice for a quick journey between these two points. Expect a predictable travel time and a minimal fuel cost, allowing you to focus on your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Mount Holly, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 7
37 mi
1h 1m
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi
19m
Vermont Route 103 North
10.7 mi
16m
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi
13m
Shelburne Road
6.8 mi
13m
U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi
4m
Shelburne Street
1.2 mi
2m
Saint Paul Street
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 37 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on Cole Road
217 ft·12 sec·Cole Road
2
Turn right onto Hortonville Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Hortonville Road
3
Turn right onto VT 103
11 mi·16 min·Vermont Route 103 North
4
Turn right onto US 7
37 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 7
5
Enter roundabout onto US 7
375 ft·14 sec·North Pleasant Street
6
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·North Pleasant Street
7
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
8
Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
9
Continue on US 7
6.8 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
10
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi·2 min·Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 7
139 ft·2 sec·Shelburne Street
12
Continue on US 7
0.1 mi·11 sec·Shelburne Street
13
Continue on US 7 Alternate
0.8 mi·2 min·Saint Paul Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street
504 ft·19 sec·Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 14m duration, starting your drive in the morning from Mount Holly will give you ample time to reach Burlington before evening. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling stops. The longest continuous stretch on US 7 is 37 miles, so plan your breaks accordingly before or after this segment. Keep an eye on road conditions, especially if traveling during inclement weather, as Vermont's routes can be affected. This is a short enough drive that you have flexibility; consider leaving when convenient and enjoying the straightforward travel.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.3 miles from Mount Holly, VT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Holly, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Holly, VT
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Mount Holly, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 7 for about 37 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Hortonville Road
Turn right onto Hortonville Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|VT 103 / Vermont Route 103 North
Turn right onto VT 103 / Vermont Route 103 North
Navigation decision point
4
48.1 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / North Pleasant Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
81.6 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|US 7 / Shelburne Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
82.5 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.30 one way
$26.59 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.63
$29.26
premium
$4.86
$15.82
$31.64
diesel
$5.61
$18.24
$36.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.67
$3.96
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.23
$3.30
EV Truck/SUV
33
0
$11.56
$5.29
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mount Holly, VT
Afternoon
in Mount Holly on Saturday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burlington, VT
Afternoon
in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Leicester, VT
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37 miles on US 7, which offers a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While primarily on highways like US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway, the inclusion of Vermont Route 103 North suggests some variation in the road's character as you progress. Expect a driving experience that leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways, though the landscape of Vermont will still be present.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hortonville Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Holly, VT to Burlington, VT is easy. At 2h 14m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hortonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103 North): Navigation decision point; at 48.1 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hortonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103 North): Navigation decision point; at 48.1 miles (US 7 / North Pleasant Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burlington, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
