Origin
Brattleboro, VT
Morning in Brattleboro on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brattleboro, VT to Jamaica, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brattleboro, VT
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Jamaica, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Vermont, the 26.1-mile journey from Brattleboro to Jamaica is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 45 minutes on the road, making it a highly efficient connection between these two Northeast towns. Budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover this distance, which remains quite affordable for a short getaway. Because the trip is short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you have extra time to linger. This drive serves as a straightforward transition across the region, providing a practical way to reach your destination without a complicated itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 30 | 16.8 mi | 29m |
| West River Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Linden Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Park Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Putney Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Canal Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 30
— 16.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro, VT and Jamaica, VT.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 5
54 ft
·
3 sec
·
Canal Street
3
Turn left onto US 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 5; VT 9
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Putney Road
5
Turn left onto US 5; VT 9
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Park Place
Toward US 5 South
6
Continue on VT 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
7
Continue on VT 30
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
West River Road
8
Continue on VT 30
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Vermont Route 30
9
Continue on VT 30
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Vermont Route 30
10
Turn right onto Depot Street
91 ft
·
11 sec
·
Depot Street
11
Continue on Depot Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Depot Street
12
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 5; VT 9 / Park Place
Turn left onto US 5; VT 9 / Park Place toward US 5 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 5 South
3
26.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
3
26.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Depot Street
Continue onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jamaica, VT
Morning in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route functions primarily as a highway-focused drive, with 64% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will navigate using a combination of Linden Street, West River Road, and Vermont Route 30 to complete your trek. The longest segment of your journey involves a 16.8-mile stretch on Vermont Route 30, which dominates the middle portion of the trip. Behind the wheel, you will experience a steady pace that transitions from the local streets of Brattleboro onto the more consistent rhythm of the state route. Expect a manageable driving experience that balances local access with open-road travel.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Vermont Route 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 30 and West River Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5 / Canal Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brattleboro, VT to Jamaica, VT is easy. At 45m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 5; VT 9 / Park Place): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Brattleboro, VT
Full guide →Brattleboro is a town of 12,000 people in southern Vermont. From points south, it will most likely be the place for travelers to begin their exploration of Vermont.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on Vermont Route 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 5; VT 9 / Park Place): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamaica, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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