How far is Poultney, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Poultney, VT to Barre, VT is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.58 mi
01h 48m
Flight
59.54 mi
95.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.54 mi
Kilometers
95.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.72 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Poultney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poultney
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poultney
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
Stockbridge
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

From Poultney
43.7 mi
00h 54m
To Barre
41.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    906 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beaman Street

    1686 ft · 53 sec · Beaman Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 30 North

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 30 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 4 East: Castleton, Rutland

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    13.2 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 4 East

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Barre Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
24.7 mi · 29%
U.S. Route 4
13.2 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 13%
U.S. Route 4 East
9.35 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 30 North
6.67 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

24.3 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 54m from Poultney
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Poultney and Partly Sunny near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poultney to Barre?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Poultney and 41.8 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Poultney and Partly Sunny near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

17 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Rutland station

27 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

White River Junction

38 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Castleton station

39 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poultney and Barre. Straight-line distance: 59.54 mi (95.82 km).

Poultney

#1 Poultney

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,693
Coordinates43.5170100, -73.2362200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.236214, 43.517076)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

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 42m
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
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.83
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.91 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.86 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $6.00 $18.11 $36.22

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 Poultney and Barre. The current time is 01:08:03.

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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.