Spanning 125.7 miles across the beautiful Northeast, this drive from Milton to Jamaica, Vermont, typically takes about 3 hours and 22 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to complete the journey. By sticking to US 7, the Ethan Allen Highway, and Vermont Route 100, you will traverse the heart of the state efficiently. Whether you are heading south for a weekend getaway or a quick change of scenery, this route offers a straightforward path between these two Vermont towns.
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
62.9 miles from Milton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m 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
I 89
10.4 mi
12m
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
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 37 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, VT and Jamaica, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi·2 min·River Street
3
Continue on River Street
246 ft·7 sec·River Street
4
Turn right onto Railroad Street
323 ft·9 sec·Railroad Street
5
Turn straight onto US 7
4.3 mi·7 min·U.S. Route 7 South
6
Turn right onto US 2
0.2 mi·23 sec·U.S. Route 2
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
8
Merge onto I 89
10 mi·12 min·I 89
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
10
Merge onto I 189
1.2 mi·1 min·I 189
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 7
6.8 mi·13 min·Shelburne Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 7
12 mi·19 min·Ethan Allen Highway
13
Continue on US 7
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 7
14
Continue on US 7
10 mi·13 min·Ethan Allen Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto US 7
348 ft·16 sec·US 7
Toward VT 125
16
Continue on US 7
37 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 7
Toward VT 125Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto VT 103
8.1 mi·12 min·Vermont Route 103
18
Turn right onto VT 155
0.3 mi·43 sec·Village Street
19
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155
452 ft·13 sec·Vermont Route 140
20
Turn right onto VT 155
0.1 mi·16 sec·Weston Road
21
Continue on VT 155
9.9 mi·14 min·Vermont Route 155
22
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi·4 min·Vermont Route 100
23
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
24
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi·7 min·Vermont Route 100
25
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11
290 ft·8 sec·Vermont Route 11
26
Turn slight right onto Middletown Road
2.5 mi·6 min·Middletown Road
27
Continue on VT 100
3.9 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 100
28
At end of road, turn left onto VT 30; VT 100
5.0 mi·8 min·Vermont Route 30
29
Turn left onto Depot Street
91 ft·11 sec·Depot Street
30
Continue on Depot Street
31 ft·1 sec·Depot Street
31
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Trip Plan
Since this 125.7-mile trek is easily accomplished in a single day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs, which will help keep you alert during the 3-hour and 22-minute duration. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge as you transition between US 7 and Vermont Route 100, ensuring you have the $20 estimated for gas covered before heading out. Because the route relies heavily on highway travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure the smoothest possible transition through the various road segments. Embracing the single-stop pace will make the drive feel significantly shorter and more enjoyable.
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 62.9 miles from Milton, VT, or about 1h 38m 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 62.9 miles or 1h 38m 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 43m
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 Milton, 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 Milton, VT
This is one driving day of about 125.7 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Milton, 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 7 / River Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
5
16.7 mi into trip|~25m in|I 189
Merge onto I 189
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
17.9 mi into trip|~27m in|US 7 / Shelburne Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Shelburne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
50.3 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|US 7
Enter roundabout onto US 7 toward VT 125
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward VT 125
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 14, 2026
Origin
Milton, VT
Night
in Milton on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph88% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jamaica, VT
Night
in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
32 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 22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 91.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a balanced experience on this highway-focused drive, where 72% of your journey takes place on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, especially during the longest stretch of 37 miles along US 7. While the route prioritizes efficiency, the transition between the Ethan Allen Highway and Vermont Route 100 keeps the drive from feeling monotonous. Transitioning from major highway segments to the flow of regional Vermont roads creates a dynamic experience behind the wheel. You can anticipate a steady pace that rewards drivers looking for a direct route through the region.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Ethan Allen Highway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Milton, VT to Jamaica, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Rutland along the way.
Rutland
16.5 mi in|~25m
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.
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 (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Jamaica, VT, but most travelers stay overnight.
