How far is Poultney, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?
The driving distance from Poultney, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poultney and St Johnsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poultney and St Johnsbury.
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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
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Woodstock Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Route 4 East
9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4 East
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Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107
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Continue on River Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 107
2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107
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Turn left onto I 89 North
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 62 East: Berlin, Barre
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Vermont Route 62
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62
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Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway
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Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road
1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.3 km · 2 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street
1 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto River Street
30 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road
2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on High Street
3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street
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Continue on School Street
997 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on Western Avenue
2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Western Avenue
69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street
2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poultney and St Johnsbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Poultney and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poultney to St Johnsbury?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Poultney and 64 miles from St Johnsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Poultney and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
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 Randolph.
Randolph station
Montpelier station
White River Junction
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poultney and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 87.32 mi (140.53 km).
#1 Poultney
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,693 |
| Coordinates | 43.5170100, -73.2362200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St Johnsbury
This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $4.41 | $19.62 | $39.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
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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