Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Evening in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
8:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Jamaica, VT
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
113.1 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Essex Junction, VT
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Jamaica, VT
Dre Dawkcide
Trip Overview
Spanning 113.1 miles through the heart of Vermont, this trip from Essex Junction to Jamaica is a straightforward journey typically taking about 3 hours and 1 minute. It functions perfectly as a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight split. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Navigating via Vermont Route 116, Franklin Street, and Vermont Route 100, you will experience a classic New England drive. This route offers a practical, mixed-drive experience that is ideal for travelers looking to traverse the state efficiently while enjoying the transition between regions.
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
56.5 miles from Essex Junction, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience as you transition from local roads to state routes. With a 46% highway share, the trip balances faster stretches with more deliberate, technical driving. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.2 miles along Vermont Route 116, which serves as a key portion of your transit. The personality of the road shifts as you leave the vicinity of Essex Junction and move toward the more rural landscape leading into Jamaica. Because the route is a mix of road types, you will need to stay alert to changing speed limits and road conditions throughout the three-hour duration.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 116 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near VT 116 / Vermont Route 116.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point; at 74.6 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
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VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116 / Vermont Route 116
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
41.7 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South
Navigation decision point
5
74.6 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Turn left onto VT 103 / Vermont Route 103
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
83 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155 / Vermont Route 140
Navigation decision point
5
101.5 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11 / Vermont Route 11
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 116 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Franklin Street | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 11.4 mi | 17m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Vermont Route 155 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Vermont Route 103 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Case Street | 6.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 116
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Jamaica, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
79 ft
·
5 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left onto VT 2A
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Park Street
3
Continue on VT 2A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Essex Road
4
Continue on VT 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint George Road
5
Continue on VT 2A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 2A
6
At end of road, turn left onto VT 116
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Vermont Route 116
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
8
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
9
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
10
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
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West Street
12
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
13
Turn left onto VT 116
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South 116 Road
14
Continue on VT 116
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 116 Road
15
Continue on VT 116
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
16
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ossie Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
18
Continue on US 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
19
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Conant Square
20
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Center Street
21
Continue on US 7
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Franklin Street
22
Continue on US 7
6.3 mi
·
10 min
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North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto VT 103
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Vermont Route 103
Use the none lane.
24
Turn right onto VT 155
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Village Street
25
Turn left onto VT 140; VT 155
452 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vermont Route 140
26
Turn right onto VT 155
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Weston Road
27
Continue on VT 155
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Vermont Route 155
28
Continue on VT 100
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 100
29
Continue on VT 100
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
30
Continue on VT 100
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 100
31
At end of road, turn left onto VT 11
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
Vermont Route 11
32
Turn slight right onto Middletown Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Middletown Road
33
Continue on VT 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 100
34
At end of road, turn left onto VT 30; VT 100
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermont Route 30
35
Turn left onto Depot Street
91 ft
·
11 sec
·
Depot Street
36
Continue on Depot Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Depot Street
37
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable three-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal preference. To make the most of the journey, consider timing your single planned stop to coincide with the transition between the different state routes you will be using. Keep a close watch on your fuel levels early on, as the $18 estimate is based on typical conditions and can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Given the mix of local roads and highways, pacing yourself is easy; use the 14.2-mile stretch on Route 116 to settle into a comfortable cruising rhythm. Always double-check your route navigation before heading out to ensure you stay on the transition from Franklin Street to Route 100.
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 56.5 miles from Essex Junction, VT, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 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 80 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 28m 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 26m
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 Essex Junction, 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 Essex Junction, VT
This is one driving day of about 113.1 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Essex Junction, 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 Vermont Route 116 for about 14.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.5 mi from Essex Junction, VT · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Essex Junction, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamaica, VT
The final approach into Jamaica, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jamaica, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.10 one way
$36.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $19.85 | $39.69 |
| premium | $4.83 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.13 | $50.25 |
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: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.88 | $5.43 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.83 | $7.24 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Evening in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
8:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Jamaica, VT covers 113.1 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 116, Franklin Street, Vermont Route 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.5 miles from Essex Junction, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (VT 116 / Vermont Route 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7 South): Navigation decision point; at 74.6 miles (VT 103 / Vermont Route 103): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Essex Junction, VT to Jamaica, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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