How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Poultney, VT?

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Poultney, VT is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
124.97 mi
02h 52m
Flight
87.32 mi
140.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.32 mi
Kilometers
140.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.97 mi
Kilometers
201.12 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poultney
Thu, Oct 15, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-15T16:01
Arrive Poultney
Thu, Oct 15, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St Johnsbury
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
Randolph
VT

Town in Vermont

From St Johnsbury
62.3 mi
01h 26m
To Poultney
62.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Poultney.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    2808 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 30 sec · Eastern Avenue

  4. 4

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

    563 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

    2349 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3141 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Route 2

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 2 West

    25.7 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    61 m · 2 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Barre-Montpelier Road

    1135 ft · 27 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Berlin State Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Berlin State Highway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 62

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 South: White River Junction

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  24. 24

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  26. 26

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  27. 27

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

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4 West: Fair Haven

    567 ft · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    13 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 30: Poultney, Castleton Corners

    1267 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 30 North

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 30 North

  32. 32

    Continue on Beaman Street

    1686 ft · 57 sec · Beaman Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    906 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
28.5 mi · 23%
U.S. Route 2 West
25.7 mi · 21%
U.S. Route 4
22.4 mi · 18%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 7%
U.S. Route 2
7.71 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 26m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Poultney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Poultney?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 62.3 miles from St Johnsbury and 62.7 miles from Poultney.

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 37.7 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Poultney.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

37 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

42 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

44 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Poultney. Straight-line distance: 87.32 mi (140.53 km).

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#1 St Johnsbury

This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Poultney

#2 Poultney

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population1,693
Coordinates43.5170100, -73.2362200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Poultney (-73.23622, 43.51701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $19.45 $38.90
Mid-grade $4.95 $21.83 $43.67
Premium $5.43 $23.96 $47.93
Diesel $6.38 $28.14 $56.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between St Johnsbury and Poultney. The current time is 16:01:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.