How far is Montpelier, VT from Jamaica, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Jamaica, VT is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.27 mi
02h 37m
Flight
80.77 mi
129.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.77 mi
Kilometers
129.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.27 mi
Kilometers
169.41 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 5:57 PM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Tue, Jun 2, 8:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-06-02T15:19
Arrive Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 5:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montpelier
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
Killington
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA

From Montpelier
52.6 mi
01h 18m
To Jamaica
52.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W
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 Montpelier and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    2598 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    128 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 100

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto U.S. Route 4

    6.2 mi · 9 min · U.S. Route 4

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 103 North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 103 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pond Street

    621 ft · 22 sec · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pond Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Pond Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Andover Street

    2806 ft · 2 min · Andover Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 100

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 11

    88 m · 8 sec · Vermont Route 11

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Middletown Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 30

    5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 30

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    28 m · 11 sec · Depot Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Depot Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100
36.2 mi · 34%
Memorial Drive
32.3 mi · 31%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 100 South
6.39 mi · 6%
U.S. Route 4
6.24 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 30
5.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Killington
01h 18m from Montpelier
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Montpelier 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 Montpelier to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Killington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Montpelier and 52.6 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Killington

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

18 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Randolph station

29 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

31 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Castleton station

32 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 80.77 mi (129.98 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jamaica

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates43.1003600, -72.7784300
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Jamaica (-72.77843, 43.10036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $14.64
Round trip
$29.27
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.64 $29.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.54 $33.07
Premium $4.86 $18.02 $36.05
Diesel $6.00 $22.25 $44.50

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 Montpelier and Jamaica. The current time is 15:19:48.

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.