Origin
Jamaica, VT
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, VT to Springfield, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, VT
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Springfield, VT
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Trip Overview
Driving from Jamaica to Springfield, Vermont, is a quick 33.7-mile journey that typically takes about an hour to complete. This trip serves perfectly as a simple day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 30 and Vermont Route 11, keeping the entire transit within the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Vermont towns. If you are looking for a straightforward, no-fuss commute, this route fits the bill perfectly for a single day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 11 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Vermont Route 11 West | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 100 North | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Simonsville Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Chester Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 11 East | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Middletown Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 11
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, VT and Springfield, VT.
1
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 sharp right onto VT 11
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 11
7
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Simonsville Road
8
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 11 West
9
Continue on VT 11
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto VT 11
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Pleasant Street
11
Continue on VT 11
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 11 East
12
Continue on VT 11
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
13
Turn right onto Park Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
14
Turn right onto VT 11
96 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
VT 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Jamaica, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 North
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 North
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Middletown Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Middletown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
Turn sharp right onto VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
26.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
VT 11 / Pleasant Street
Turn left onto VT 11 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
33 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.43 one way
$10.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Springfield, VT
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Londonderry, VT
17 mi in
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
1 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
1h 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?
Expect a drive that leans heavily into highway-focused travel, with 64% of your time spent on main routes. The road feels like a steady, efficient connector rather than a winding backroad adventure. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.5 miles along Vermont Route 11, which allows for consistent pacing. While the drive is relatively short, the transition between Route 30 and Route 11 keeps you moving along primary corridors. Behind the wheel, you will find a predictable rhythm that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Vermont Route 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 11 and Vermont Route 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 North): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (Middletown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles (VT 11 / Vermont Route 11): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 5.5 miles on Vermont Route 11. 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: at 5 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100 North): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (Middletown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles (VT 11 / Vermont Route 11): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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