How far is Jamaica, VT from Essex Junction, VT?

The driving distance from Jamaica, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.41 mi
02h 42m
Flight
97.48 mi
156.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.48 mi
Kilometers
156.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.41 mi
Kilometers
182.52 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Tue, Jun 2, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 6:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-06-02T13:24
Arrive Essex Junction
Tue, Jun 2, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
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
Brandon
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Jamaica
56.5 mi
01h 21m
To Essex Junction
56.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
74°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 Jamaica and Essex Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Essex Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 30

    5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 30

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100 North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Middletown Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Middletown Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Middletown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 11

    88 m · 11 sec · Vermont Route 11

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 100

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 155

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 155

  11. 11

    Continue on Weston Road

    669 ft · 21 sec · Weston Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 140

    138 m · 14 sec · Vermont Route 140

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Village Street

    1409 ft · 41 sec · Village Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Vermont Route 103

    8 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 103

  15. 15

    Turn right

    33 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  27. 27

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  29. 29

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 155
9.89 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 103
8.04 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 100
7.48 mi · 7%
Case Street
6 mi · 5%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

33 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
97.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
01h 21m from Jamaica
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Essex Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Essex Junction?

The road trip is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Jamaica and 56.9 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.78 one way or $31.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brandon, 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 Brandon.

RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Rutland station

23 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

25 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

27 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 97.48 mi (156.88 km).

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#1 Jamaica

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates43.1003600, -72.7784300
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Street (-72.778292, 43.100264)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $15.78
Round trip
$31.56
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.78 $31.56
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.83 $35.66
Premium $4.86 $19.43 $38.86
Diesel $6.00 $23.99 $47.98

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 Jamaica and Essex Junction. The current time is 13:24:59.

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.