How far is South Burlington, VT from Poultney, VT?

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Poultney, VT is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
71.31 mi
01h 58m
Flight
65.72 mi
105.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.72 mi
Kilometers
105.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.31 mi
Kilometers
114.76 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poultney
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-05-12T18:02
Arrive Poultney
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Burlington
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
Bridport
VT

Town in the United States

From South Burlington
35.7 mi
00h 59m
To Poultney
35.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Poultney.

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hinesburg Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hinesburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Kennedy Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kennedy Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 189 West

    838 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Monkton Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 22A

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Park Place

    86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  14. 14

    Continue on North Park Place

    97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 22A

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22A

  17. 17

    Turn left onto CR18A

    1118 ft · 23 sec · CR18A

  18. 18

    Continue on York Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · York Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Depot Street

    588 ft · 26 sec · Depot Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 55%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 17%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 9%
Main Street
3.38 mi · 5%
State Highway 22A
2.89 mi · 4%
I 189 West
1.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 22A

Continue on Vermont Route 22A

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridport
00h 59m from South Burlington
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Poultney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Burlington to Poultney?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Bridport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from South Burlington and 35.7 miles from Poultney.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Poultney.

Stop Ideas Near Bridport

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

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

RAIL

Port Henry station

13 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

16 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Westport station

25 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Castleton station

43 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Poultney. Straight-line distance: 65.72 mi (105.76 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Poultney

#2 Poultney

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,693
Coordinates43.5170100, -73.2362200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Poultney (-73.23622, 43.51701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.86 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $6.00 $15.11 $30.22

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between South Burlington and Poultney. The current time is 18:02:59.

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.