How far is Hartford, VT from Poultney, VT?
The driving distance from Hartford, VT to Poultney, VT is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Poultney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Poultney.
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Start on Christian Street
13 m · 3 sec · Christian Street
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Continue on V.A. Cutoff Road
1967 ft · 56 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
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Turn right
44 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Woodstock Road
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Turn right onto Quechee Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Quechee Main Street
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Turn left onto Waterman Hill Road
67 m · 8 sec · Waterman Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Waterman Hill Road
811 ft · 31 sec · Waterman Hill Road
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Turn right onto Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
1.2 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on East Woodstock Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Woodstock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
1852 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto Central Street
1361 ft · 46 sec · Central Street
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Continue on The Green
1195 ft · 41 sec · The Green
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Continue on Church Street
1238 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Continue on River Street
932 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Continue on West Woodstock Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · West Woodstock Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
23.2 mi · 37 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4 West: Fair Haven
567 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
13 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 30: Poultney, Castleton Corners
1267 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 30 North
6.9 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 30 North
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Continue on Beaman Street
1686 ft · 57 sec · Beaman Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
906 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Poultney.
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.
U.S. Route 4
Continue on U.S. Route 4
23.2 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Poultney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Poultney?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Killington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Hartford and 33 miles from Poultney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Poultney.
Stop Ideas Near Killington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Killington.
Rutland station
Randolph station
Okemo, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Poultney. Straight-line distance: 46.01 mi (74.05 km).
#1 Hartford
Town in Windsor County, Vermont
| Population | 9,566 |
| Coordinates | 43.6606300, -72.3384200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poultney
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,693 |
| Coordinates | 43.5170100, -73.2362200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poultney (-73.23622, 43.51701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.38 | $20.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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