How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Jamaica, VT?

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Jamaica, VT is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.73 mi
02h 50m
Flight
99.15 mi
159.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.15 mi
Kilometers
159.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.73 mi
Kilometers
203.95 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sat, Oct 31, 6:14 PM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Sat, Oct 31, 9:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-10-31T15:23
Arrive Jamaica
Sat, Oct 31, 6:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St Johnsbury
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
White River Junction
VT

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

From St Johnsbury
63.3 mi
01h 25m
To Jamaica
63.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls

    955 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Rockingham Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Atkinson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Atkinson Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Terrace

    1910 ft · 43 sec · Old Terrace

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 121

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 121

  11. 11

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saxtons River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2127 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1482 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Saxtons River Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Saxtons River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 121 East

    1001 ft · 32 sec · Route 121 East

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Road

    1229 ft · 35 sec · Athens Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 35

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 35

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Route 35

  19. 19

    Continue on Athens Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Athens Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Grafton Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Grafton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Grafton Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Grafton Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 30

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    28 m · 11 sec · Depot Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Depot Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
95.7 mi · 76%
Vermont Route 30
9.07 mi · 7%
Route 35
5.01 mi · 4%
Saxtons River Road
4.5 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
3.38 mi · 3%
Rockingham Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

93.8 mi · 01h 49m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White River Junction
01h 25m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

White River Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from St Johnsbury and 63.4 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White River Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White River Junction, 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 White River Junction.

RAIL

White River Junction

102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

19 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 99.15 mi (159.56 km).

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#1 St Johnsbury

This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jamaica

Town in Vermont, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates43.1003600, -72.7784300
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Jamaica (-72.77843, 43.10036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.93 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.70
8.94 gal · 33.86 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $19.35 $38.70
Mid-grade $4.90 $21.91 $43.81
Premium $5.35 $23.93 $47.86
Diesel $6.37 $28.48 $56.96

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between St Johnsbury and Jamaica. The current time is 15:23:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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