If you are planning a trip from Jamaica to Milton, Vermont, expect a straightforward journey covering 125.7 miles. This drive typically takes about 3 hours and 22 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 7, North Pleasant Street, and the Ethan Allen Highway. Budgeting approximately $20 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since the entire route stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent Vermont landscape throughout your travel. This highway-focused drive is efficient for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary detours.
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
62.8 miles from Jamaica, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 7
37 mi
1h 1m
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi
19m
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi
13m
I 89
10.2 mi
12m
Vermont Route 155
9.9 mi
14m
Vermont Route 103
8 mi
12m
Vermont Route 100
7.5 mi
11m
U.S. Route 7
7.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 37 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, VT and Milton, VT.
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Start on Depot Street
125 ft·5 sec·Depot Street
2
Turn slight right onto VT 30; VT 100
5.0 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 30
3
Turn right onto VT 100
3.9 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 100 North
4
Continue on Middletown Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Middletown Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Middletown Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Middletown Road
6
Turn straight onto VT 11
290 ft·10 sec·Vermont Route 11
7
Turn right onto VT 100
4.6 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 100
8
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
9
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 100
10
Continue on VT 155
9.9 mi·14 min·Vermont Route 155
11
Continue on VT 155
0.1 mi·21 sec·Weston Road
12
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155
452 ft·13 sec·Vermont Route 140
13
Turn right onto VT 155
0.3 mi·41 sec·Village Street
14
Merge onto VT 103
8.0 mi·12 min·Vermont Route 103
15
Turn right onto US 7
37 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 7
16
Enter roundabout onto US 7
375 ft·14 sec·North Pleasant Street
17
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·North Pleasant Street
18
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
19
Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
20
Continue on US 7
6.6 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint AlbansUse the slight right / right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi·1 min·I 189
Toward I 89
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
24
Merge onto I 89
10 mi·12 min·I 89
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 17Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
26
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft·12 sec
27
Turn left onto US 2
481 ft·16 sec·U.S. Route 2
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
4.3 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 7
29
Turn straight onto Railroad Street
323 ft·10 sec·Railroad Street
30
Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi·3 min·River Street
31
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 22-minute drive, aim to leave early in the day to avoid peak traffic on the busier highway sections. Plan for at least one stop during your transit to break up the 125.7-mile trek and stay refreshed. Since the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on road conditions or personal preference. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge as you progress, even though the $20 estimate is sufficient for the total distance. Given the significant portion of the trip spent on US 7, stay alert for changing speed limits as you move through different municipalities along that corridor.
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 62.8 miles from Jamaica, VT, or about 1h 43m 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 28 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 43m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, VT
This is one driving day of about 125.7 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Jamaica, 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 107.6 and 120 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
107.6 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
6
109.1 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
6
119.7 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colc...
5
119.9 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
120 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|US 7 / U.S. Route 7
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.24 one way
$40.47 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$22.26
$44.53
premium
$4.86
$24.07
$48.14
diesel
$5.61
$27.75
$55.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.20
$6.03
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$11.00
$5.03
EV Truck/SUV
50.3
0
$17.60
$8.04
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 15, 2026
Origin
Jamaica, VT
Night
in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Milton, VT
Night
in Milton on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Brandon, VT
63 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 22m 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...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 34.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 72% of the journey spent on major roads. You should prepare for a consistent pace, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 37 miles along US 7. As you transition from the local charm of Jamaica onto the more established corridors of the Ethan Allen Highway, the driving experience shifts toward a more efficient, steady rhythm. While the road is designed for connectivity, you will find it provides a reliable path across the state. Expect the character of the road to remain fairly predictable, allowing you to maintain a steady speed throughout the majority of the 125.7-mile distance.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 107.6 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 125.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 107.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jamaica, VT to Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Albans along the way.
Saint Albans
107.6 mi in|~2h 54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 125.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Milton, VT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 107.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Milton, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
