How far is Poultney, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Poultney, VT to Springfield, VT is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
59.17 mi
01h 31m
Flight
40.74 mi
65.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.74 mi
Kilometers
65.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.17 mi
Kilometers
95.22 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Poultney
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poultney
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Shrewsbury
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA

From Poultney
29.6 mi
00h 45m
To Springfield
29.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    18.8 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103

  8. 8

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 10

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 10

  12. 12

    Continue on River Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi · 32%
U.S. Route 4
13.2 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 103 South
7.1 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 30 North
6.67 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 10
5.23 mi · 9%
River Street
3.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 103

Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

18.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 45m from Poultney
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Poultney and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Poultney and 29.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 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 Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

14 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

18 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Castleton station

27 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

33 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poultney and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 40.74 mi (65.57 km).

Poultney

#1 Poultney

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Poultney (-73.23622, 43.51701)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.32 $18.63
Premium $4.86 $10.15 $20.31
Diesel $6.00 $12.53 $25.07

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 Springfield. The current time is 20:20:39.

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.