How far is Poultney, VT from Essex Junction, VT?

The driving distance from Poultney, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
74.95 mi
01h 44m
Flight
67.56 mi
108.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.56 mi
Kilometers
108.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.95 mi
Kilometers
120.62 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Poultney
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poultney
2026-05-12T17:37
Arrive Essex Junction
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Addison
VT

Town in Vermont

From Poultney
38.2 mi
00h 52m
To Essex Junction
36.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poultney and Essex Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    18 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    588 ft · 20 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on York Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · York Street

  4. 4

    Continue on CR18A

    964 ft · 22 sec · CR18A

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 22A

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22A

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto North Park Place

    652 ft · 12 sec · North Park Place

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

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

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  13. 13

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction

    1016 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Saint George Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint George Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A North
39.2 mi · 52%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 16%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 9%
I 89 South
3.37 mi · 4%
State Highway 22A
2.89 mi · 4%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A North

Continue on Vermont Route 22A North

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 52m from Poultney
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Poultney and Sunny near Essex Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poultney to Essex Junction?

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 38.2 miles from Poultney and 36.7 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Poultney and Sunny near Essex Junction.

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 Poultney and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 67.56 mi (108.72 km).

Poultney

#1 Poultney

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,693
Coordinates43.5170100, -73.2362200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.236214, 43.517076)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.83
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.41 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.77 $23.53
Premium $4.86 $12.83 $25.65
Diesel $6.00 $15.83 $31.66

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Poultney and Essex Junction. The current time is 17:37:18.

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.