Origin
North Hero, VT
Night in North Hero on Friday
Local time
10:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Hero, VT to Isle La Motte, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Hero, VT
Sawyer Sutton
Trip Overview
The drive from North Hero, VT to Isle La Motte, VT covers 9.9 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 2, Vermont Route 129, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on U.S. Route 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 9.9 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 2 and Vermont Route 129. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.4 miles on U.S. Route 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
187 ft
96 ft
Total Climb
163 ft
Total Descent
90 ft
Highest Point
187 ft
~9.9 mi in
Elevation Range
91 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and Vermont Route 129. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 2 / U.S. Route 2.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Hero, VT to Isle La Motte, VT is easy. At 18m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (VT 129 / Vermont Route 129): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Turn right onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
VT 129 / Vermont Route 129
Turn left onto VT 129 / Vermont Route 129
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 129 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Heron Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 2
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Hero, VT and Isle La Motte, VT.
1
Start on Heron Circle
490 ft
·
25 sec
·
Heron Circle
2
Turn right onto US 2
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
3
Turn left onto VT 129
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 129
4
Continue on VT 129
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Isle La Motte, VT
Night in Isle La Motte on Friday
Local time
10:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Hero, VT to Isle La Motte, VT covers 9.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2, Vermont Route 129, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from North Hero, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from North Hero, VT to Isle La Motte, VT is easy. At 18m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 2 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (VT 129 / Vermont Route 129): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Hero, VT to Isle La Motte, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 96 ft to 187 ft elevation with about 163 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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