How far is Brattleboro, VT from Jamaica, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Jamaica, VT is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.09 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.52 mi
33.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.09 mi
Kilometers
41.99 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 3:09 PM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Tue, Jun 2, 3:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-06-02T14:23
Arrive Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 3:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brattleboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newfane
VT

Town in Windham County, Vermont

From Brattleboro
13 mi
00h 22m
To Jamaica
13 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brattleboro and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1952 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Putney Road

    539 ft · 19 sec · Putney Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Place

    705 ft · 24 sec · Park Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Linden Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Linden Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West River Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · West River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    7.7 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 30

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 30

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 30

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    28 m · 11 sec · Depot Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Depot Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brattleboro and Jamaica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 30
16.8 mi · 64%
West River Road
7.85 mi · 30%
Linden Street
0.81 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Park Place
0.13 mi · 1%
Putney Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 30

Continue on Vermont Route 30

9.09 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newfane
00h 22m from Brattleboro
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brattleboro and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brattleboro to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newfane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Brattleboro and 13 miles from Jamaica.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brattleboro and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Newfane

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newfane, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newfane.

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

24 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

45 mi away
12 Olive Street
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

46 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.03 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jamaica

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates43.1003600, -72.7784300
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Jamaica (-72.77843, 43.10036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Jamaica. The current time is 14:23:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.