How far is Poultney, VT from Chittenden, VT?
The driving distance from Poultney, VT to Chittenden, VT is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poultney and Chittenden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poultney and Chittenden.
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Start on Main Street
906 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Beaman Street
1686 ft · 53 sec · Beaman Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 30 North
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 30 North
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 4 East: Castleton, Rutland
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
13.2 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Sangamon Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chittenden Road
741 ft · 18 sec · Chittenden Road
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Continue on East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Pittsford - Chittenden Road
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Turn slight left onto Mountain Top Road
60 m · 9 sec · Mountain Top Road
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Turn left onto Holden Road
48 m · 9 sec · Holden Road
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poultney and Chittenden.
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
Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4
13.2 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Poultney and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Chittenden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poultney to Chittenden?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
West Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Poultney and 15.8 miles from Chittenden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Poultney and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Chittenden.
Stop Ideas Near West Rutland
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 West Rutland.
Rutland station
Castleton station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Whitehall station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poultney and Chittenden. Straight-line distance: 19.53 mi (31.43 km).
#1 Poultney
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,693 |
| Coordinates | 43.5170100, -73.2362200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chittenden
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 43.7078400, -72.9481600 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chittenden (-72.94816, 43.70784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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