Origin
Springfield, VT
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, VT to Jamaica, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
33.8 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 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 4m
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.
Springfield, VT
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Jamaica, VT
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Trip Overview
Spanning 33.8 miles across the Northeast, this straightforward drive from Springfield to Jamaica, Vermont, takes approximately one hour and one minute to complete. Since the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a quick day trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $5 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. The route primarily utilizes Vermont Route 11 and Vermont Route 30 to navigate between these two Vermont towns. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to move through the region without committing to a long-haul trek.
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 | 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 Springfield, VT and Jamaica, VT.
1
Start on VT 11
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Park Street
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
Park Street
3
Continue on Park Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
5
Continue on VT 11
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 11 East
6
Continue on VT 11
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto VT 11; VT 103
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on VT 11
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 11 West
9
Continue on VT 11
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Simonsville Road
10
Continue on VT 11
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 11
11
Turn sharp left onto Middletown Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Middletown Road
12
Continue on VT 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 100
13
At end of road, turn left onto VT 30; VT 100
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 30
14
Turn left onto Depot Street
91 ft
·
11 sec
·
Depot Street
15
Continue on Depot Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Depot Street
16
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Springfield, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
VT 11 / Chester Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11 / Chester Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Middletown Road
Turn sharp left onto Middletown Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
28.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
VT 30; VT 100 / Vermont Route 30
At end of road, turn left onto VT 30; VT 100 / Vermont Route 30
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
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 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $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
Jamaica, VT
Late night in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°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
15 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
1h 1m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the distance spent on major roads. As you navigate the route, you will primarily follow Vermont Route 11 and Vermont Route 11 West, which provide the backbone of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 5.5 miles, allowing for a steady pace before the road transitions toward Vermont Route 30. Expect a mix of driving conditions that demand your attention as you shift between these main thoroughfares. Overall, the experience is designed for direct travel rather than a winding backroads exploration.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 11 and Vermont Route 30. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Park Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, VT to Jamaica, VT is easy. At 1h 1m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (VT 11 / Chester Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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: near the start (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (VT 11 / Chester Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (VT 11; VT 103 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Jamaica, 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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