Trip from Jamaica, VT to Hartford, VT

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

67.6 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Downtown Hartford, VT, VT

Photo: Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Jamaica, VT to Hartford, VT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 30, Grafton Road, Athens Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.8 miles from Jamaica, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 67.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 30 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 30 Unavailable Refreshing
Grafton Road Unavailable Refreshing
Athens Road Unavailable Refreshing
Route 35 Unavailable Refreshing
Route 121 East Unavailable Refreshing
Saxtons River Road Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Route 121 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Route 30 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, VT and Hartford, VT.

1

Start on Depot Street

125 ft · 13 sec · Depot Street
2

Turn sharp left onto Vermont Route 30

9.1 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 30
3

Turn left onto Grafton Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · Grafton Road
4

Continue on Athens Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road
5

Continue on Route 35

5.0 mi · 10 min · Route 35
6

Continue on Athens Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Athens Road
7

Turn right onto Route 121 East

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Route 121 East
8

Continue on Saxtons River Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · Saxtons River Road
9

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
10

Continue on Saxtons River Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road
11

Continue on Route 121

1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121
12

Continue on Old Terrace

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Old Terrace
13

Turn left onto Atkinson Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Atkinson Street
14

Turn straight onto Rockingham Street

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Rockingham Street
15

Continue on Rockingham Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction
17

Merge slight left

35 mi · 40 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 5: White River Junction
19

Turn right onto North Main Street

509 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

98 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
21

Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

0.5 mi · 44 sec · North Main Street
22

Turn left onto Woodstock Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Woodstock Road
23

Turn left

144 ft · 11 sec
24

Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road
25

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.8 miles from Jamaica, VT, or about 51m into the drive.

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 67.6 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.8 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford, 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 67.6 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jamaica, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.8 mi from Jamaica, VT · 51m into the drive

Downtown Albany, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

34 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Jamaica, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hartford, VT

The final approach into Hartford, 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 Hartford, 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

$10.50 one way

$21.00 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $11.86 $23.72
premium $4.86 $12.93 $25.86
diesel $6.00 $15.96 $31.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.46 $4.33

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Jamaica, VT

Morning in Jamaica on Saturday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Hartford, VT

Morning in Hartford on Saturday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

48°F

Albany, NY

34 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

4 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 42m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jamaica, VT to Hartford, VT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 30, Grafton Road, Athens Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Jamaica, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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