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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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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 South Burlington and Poultney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Poultney.
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Start on Williston Road
31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road
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Turn left onto Hinesburg Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hinesburg Road
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Turn sharp right onto Kennedy Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Kennedy Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 189 West
838 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn right onto Monkton Road
2547 ft · 1 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 22A
39.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Vermont Route 22A
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Park Place
86 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on North Park Place
97 m · 5 sec · North Park Place
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22A
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22A
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Turn left onto CR18A
1118 ft · 23 sec · CR18A
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Continue on York Street
1.2 km · 2 min · York Street
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Continue on Depot Street
588 ft · 26 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
18 m · 2 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 South Burlington and Poultney.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridport.
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Westport station
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Burlington and Poultney. Straight-line distance: 65.72 mi (105.76 km).
#1 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poultney
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,693 |
| Coordinates | 43.5170100, -73.2362200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poultney (-73.23622, 43.51701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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