Traveling from Burlington to Jamaica covers approximately 109.9 miles and typically takes about three hours of driving time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is manageable without requiring an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via US 7, the Ethan Allen Highway, and Vermont Route 100. Budgeting around $18 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel expenses for this trip. Since both ends of your journey are situated within the Northeast, you can expect a familiar regional atmosphere as you transition between these Vermont locales.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55 miles from Burlington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 7
37 mi
1h 1m
Ethan Allen Highway
22.5 mi
32m
Vermont Route 100
11.4 mi
17m
Vermont Route 155
9.9 mi
14m
Vermont Route 103
8.1 mi
12m
Shelburne Road
6.8 mi
13m
Vermont Route 30
5 mi
8m
U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 37 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, VT and Jamaica, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
504 ft·26 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Saint Paul Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 7 Alternate
0.1 mi·11 sec·Shelburne Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 7
111 ft·2 sec·Shelburne Street
5
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi·2 min·Shelburne Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 7
6.8 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
7
Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
8
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
9
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·Ethan Allen Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 7
348 ft·16 sec·US 7
Toward VT 125
11
Continue on US 7
37 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 7
Toward VT 125Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto VT 103
8.1 mi·12 min·Vermont Route 103
13
Turn right onto VT 155
0.3 mi·43 sec·Village Street
14
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155
452 ft·13 sec·Vermont Route 140
15
Turn right onto VT 155
0.1 mi·16 sec·Weston Road
16
Continue on VT 155
9.9 mi·14 min·Vermont Route 155
17
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 100
18
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
19
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 100
20
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11
290 ft·8 sec·Vermont Route 11
21
Turn slight right onto Middletown Road
2.5 mi·6 min·Middletown Road
22
Continue on VT 100
3.9 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 100
23
At end of road, turn left onto VT 30; VT 100
5.0 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 30
24
Turn left onto Depot Street
91 ft·11 sec·Depot Street
25
Continue on Depot Street
31 ft·1 sec·Depot Street
26
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short three-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience rather than needing a strict dawn start. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 109.9-mile journey, which helps keep you alert and refreshed. Because the route relies on a significant percentage of highway driving, keep an eye on your speed as you transition between the Ethan Allen Highway and the state routes. Given the $18 fuel estimate, topping off your tank in Burlington before you head out ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station during the longest 37-mile stretch. Using that single planned stop effectively will make the three-hour duration feel much shorter.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55 miles from Burlington, VT, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burlington, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, VT
This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Burlington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 7 for about 37 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 98.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Saint Paul Street
Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 7 / Shelburne Street
Enter roundabout onto US 7 / Shelburne Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34.5 mi into trip|~55m in|US 7
Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward VT 125
5
34.5 mi into trip|~55m in|US 7
Right onto US 7 toward VT 125
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward VT 125
5
98.3 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.69 one way
$35.38 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$19.47
$38.93
premium
$4.86
$21.05
$42.09
diesel
$5.61
$24.26
$48.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.54
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.39
$7.03
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Burlington, VT
Morning
in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jamaica, VT
Morning
in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 75.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 68% of the journey spent on faster, well-maintained roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 37-mile segment on US 7, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm. While the route is highway-focused, the transition onto Vermont Route 100 shifts the pace, offering a different feel compared to the initial stretches. Navigating this path involves a blend of efficient highway miles and the more localized character of Vermont’s state roads. Overall, the experience is straightforward and reliable for drivers looking for a direct connection between these two points.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Paul Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.5 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 109.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: at 0.1 miles (Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 7 / Shelburne Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.5 miles (US 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Jamaica, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
