Connecting Jamaica to Williston, this 112.4-mile journey takes approximately three hours to complete. Because the route is straightforward, it is easily manageable as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $18 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to traverse this part of Vermont. You will primarily navigate via US 7, Vermont Route 116, and Vermont Route 155. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable path through the Northeast region.
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
56.2 miles from Jamaica, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 7
33 mi
53m
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi
21m
Vermont Route 155
9.9 mi
14m
Vermont Route 103
8 mi
12m
Vermont Route 100
7.5 mi
11m
Case Street
6 mi
8m
South 116 Road
5.5 mi
8m
Vermont Route 30
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 33 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, VT and Williston, 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
33 mi·53 min·US 7
16
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi·45 sec·Ossie Road
17
Turn left onto VT 116
364 ft·6 sec·Church Street
18
Continue on VT 116
6.0 mi·8 min·Case Street
19
Continue on VT 116
5.5 mi·8 min·South 116 Road
20
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·48 sec·Stony Hill Road
21
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi·55 sec·West Street
22
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
23
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi·1 min·East Street
24
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi·1 min·Rockydale Road
25
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi·6 min·North 116 Road
26
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi·13 min·Vermont Route 116
27
Continue on VT 116
5.3 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 116
28
Turn right onto VT 2A
2.0 mi·2 min·Vermont Route 2A
29
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi·5 min·Saint George Road
30
Turn right onto US 2
2.3 mi·4 min·Williston Road
31
Continue on North Williston Road
18 ft·0 sec·North Williston Road
32
Arrive at destination
North Williston Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for at least one stop will keep you refreshed behind the wheel. Given that the total drive is just over three hours, you can comfortably complete the journey in a single session without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as budgeting $18 for gas is a solid estimate for the total distance. To make the most of your time on the road, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours on the busier sections of your route. Remember that having only one planned stop means you should choose your break location strategically to maximize your comfort.
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 56.2 miles from Jamaica, VT, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33 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 25 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 31m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston, 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 112.4 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 33 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.5 mi into trip|~18m in|Middletown Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Middletown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.5 mi into trip|~20m in|VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Turn right onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
29.9 mi into trip|~49m in|VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140
Navigation decision point
4
30 mi into trip|~50m in|VT 155 / Village Street
Turn right onto VT 155 / Village Street
Navigation decision point
4
30.3 mi into trip|~50m in|VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Merge onto VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.09 one way
$36.19 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$19.91
$39.82
premium
$4.86
$21.52
$43.05
diesel
$5.61
$24.82
$49.63
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: 39.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.7
0
$11.80
$5.40
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.83
$4.50
EV Truck/SUV
45
0
$15.74
$7.19
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jamaica, VT
Late night
in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Williston, VT
Late night
in Williston on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
8 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 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
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 34.9
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 prioritizes efficiency, with 74% of the journey spent on highways. The road character shifts as you transition between the primary routes, providing a mix of steady travel and changing road conditions. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33 miles while cruising along US 7. While this route is designed for moving quickly between two points, the variety of roads keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. By keeping your focus on these main thoroughfares, you can maintain a consistent pace throughout the three-hour duration.
74% 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: 33 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Vermont Route 116. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near Middletown Road.
Driving Effort4/10
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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (Middletown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 112.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 33 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 10.5 miles (Middletown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles (VT 100 / Vermont Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles (VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140): Navigation decision point.
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 Williston, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
