How fast is a ground hog?

The groundhog, also known as the woodchuck, is a burrowing rodent found in North America. While they are not particularly fast animals, they can move quite quickly when needed. The average groundhog can reach speeds of up to 6 miles per hour (9.7 kilometers per hour) over short distances. However, they are not built for sustained speed and will typically only run for short bursts before returning to their burrows.