How far is Milton, VT from Poultney, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Poultney, VT is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.99 mi
02h 19m
Flight
77.83 mi
125.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.83 mi
Kilometers
125.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.99 mi
Kilometers
138.39 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poultney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Poultney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Addison
VT

Town in Vermont

From Milton
43 mi
01h 09m
To Poultney
43 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Poultney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Poultney.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    774 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Street

    75 m · 7 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    99 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South

    4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    1240 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland

    1473 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A

    39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Park Place

    86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  19. 19

    Continue on North Park Place

    97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 22A

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22A

  22. 22

    Turn left onto CR18A

    1118 ft · 23 sec · CR18A

  23. 23

    Continue on York Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · York Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Depot Street

    588 ft · 26 sec · Depot Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Poultney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 46%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 14%
U.S. Route 2
10.8 mi · 13%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A

Continue on Vermont Route 22A

39.2 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
01h 09m from Milton
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Milton 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 Milton to Poultney?

The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Milton and 43 miles from Poultney.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Milton and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Poultney.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

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

RAIL

Port Henry station

14 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

16 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

27 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Essex Junction station

47 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Poultney. Straight-line distance: 77.83 mi (125.25 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Poultney

#2 Poultney

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,693
Coordinates43.5170100, -73.2362200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Poultney (-73.23622, 43.51701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.99 $23.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.55 $27.10
Premium $4.86 $14.77 $29.54
Diesel $6.00 $18.23 $36.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Poultney. The current time is 21:55:10.

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.