How far is South Burlington, VT from Jamaica, VT?

The driving distance from South Burlington, VT to Jamaica, VT is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
112.17 mi
03h 00m
Flight
96.43 mi
155.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.43 mi
Kilometers
155.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.17 mi
Kilometers
180.52 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 5:25 PM EDT
Return by in South Burlington
Tue, Jun 2, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Burlington
2026-06-02T14:25
Arrive Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 5:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Burlington
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 South Burlington
56.1 mi
01h 30m
To Jamaica
56.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 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 South Burlington and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Williston Road

    31 m · 12 sec · Williston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hinesburg Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    1.5 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 116

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Vermont Route 116

  5. 5

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 103

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Village Street

    1409 ft · 43 sec · Village Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 140

    138 m · 14 sec · Vermont Route 140

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Weston Road

    669 ft · 16 sec · Weston Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Vermont Route 155

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 155

  26. 26

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 100

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  29. 29

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

    88 m · 8 sec · Vermont Route 11

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Middletown Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 100

  32. 32

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

    5 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 30

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    28 m · 11 sec · Depot Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Depot Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Burlington 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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
17.7 mi · 16%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 100
11.4 mi · 10%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 10%
Vermont Route 155
9.89 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 103
8.11 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

16.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
01h 30m from South Burlington
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Burlington 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 South Burlington to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 56.1 miles from South Burlington and 56.1 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.62 one way or $31.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 South Burlington and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 96.43 mi (155.19 km).

South Burlington

#1 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jamaica

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates43.1003600, -72.7784300
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: South Burlington (-73.17096, 44.46699)
End: Jamaica (-72.77843, 43.10036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.98 L · about $15.62
Round trip
$31.24
7.92 gal · 29.96 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.62 $31.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.86 $19.24 $38.48
Diesel $6.00 $23.75 $47.50

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 South Burlington and Jamaica. The current time is 14:25:25.

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.