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Driving Directions to Smugglers' Notch Resort

Smugglers' is easy to get to!

Major interstate highways provide easy access to northern Vermont. Highways are well-maintained for all seasons of travel.

Below are recommended directions to Smugglers' Notch Resort.
We do suggest you bring along a road map covering the areas in which you will be traveling. 511VT will provide you with up-to-date information on road closures and construction. We have also noted some strategic stopping points where you'll find restaurants, gas stations and restroom facilities.

Note: Historic Smugglers' Notch Pass, on Route 108 between Stowe and Jeffersonville, is closed in the winter and closed year-round to motorcoaches, motorhomes, and commercial vehicles.

When using your GPS, an online trip planner, or an onboard navigational system, please use the following address for Smugglers' Notch Resort. Please note that many of these services will route you through Smugglers' Notch Pass in the winter when the pass is closed to all traffic. Please use the driving directions below from points south for winter travel.

Smugglers' Notch Resort
4323 Vermont Route 108 South
Jeffersonville, VT 05464

Resort Shuttle for information about getting around within the Resort.
Boston to Smugglers'
(approx. 4 hrs.)

Take I-93 N to Concord, NH. Pick up I-89 N through White River Jct. and Montpelier, to Waterbury, VT. Take Exit 10 for Waterbury, VT. Follow Vermont Rte. 100N to Stowe. In Stowe pick up Rte. 108N through Smugglers' Notch Pass, to The Resort located on the right side, about 4 miles from the top of the pass. NOTE: From mid-October through mid-May, Rte. 108 at Smugglers' Notch Pass between Stowe and Smugglers' Notch Resort is closed to Winter travel, during this period use Rte. 100N to Morrisville. In Morrisville, pick up Rte. 15W to Jeffersonville. Take a left onto Rte. 108S for 5 miles, Smugglers' Notch Resort will be on your left.

Strategic Stops: Concord, NH; West Lebanon, NH; White River Junction, VT; Waterbury, VT.
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Burlington to Smugglers'
There are several options:
  1. Take I-89N. Take Exit 15 (Winooski) onto Route 15E through Essex Junction to Jeffersonville. Take Route 108S to Smugglers', located on the left, about 5 miles from Jeffersonville.

  2. From Williston Road to Taft Corners (intersection of Route 2 & Route 2A), turn left on to Route 2A. Follow Route 2A to Essex Junction "5 corners" and take Route 15E to Jeffersonville. Take Route 108S to Smugglers' located on the left about 5 miles from Jeffersonville.

  3. If you are coming from south of Burlington via Route 7 to I-189 to I-89N. Take Exit 15 onto Route 15E to Jeffersonville. Take Route 108S to Smugglers', located on the left, about 5 miles from Jeffersonville.
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Burlington International Airport to Smugglers'
(Approx. 35 miles or 45 minutes)
Upon exiting the Airport, turn left onto Airport Road. Then turn right onto Williston Road at the traffic light. Follow Williston Road to I-89N. Take Exit 15 (Winooski) onto Route 15E through Essex Junction to Jeffersonville. Take Route 108 S to Smugglers' located on the left about 5 miles from Jeffersonville.
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Montreal to Smugglers'
(approx. 2 hrs.)

Take the Champlain Bridge to Hwy. 10 E, continue 9 miles. Take Exit 22 for Hwy. 35 S. Hwy. 35 S merges with Hwy. 133 S in Iberville. Follow this route to the Vermont Border where it turns into I-89. Follow I-89 S to St. Albans. Take Exit 19 (2nd exit for St. Albans) onto Rte. 104 S. Follow 104 S through Fairfax to Cambridge. In Cambridge, pick up Rte. 15 E to Jeffersonville. In Jeffersonville take Rte. 108 S to the Resort (about 5 miles).
Strategic Stops: St. Albans, VT; Jeffersonville, VT.
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New York City to Smugglers' via Albany
(approx. 6 hrs.)

Follow I-87 N (the New York Thruway). Just south of Albany, merge onto I-90 E via Exit 24 toward Albany/Montreal; Merge onto I-87 N via Exit 1N toward Albany International Airport/Montreal, continue on I-87 N (now called the Northway) to Exit 20. (The exit numbers start counting over again!) Pick up NY 149E to Fort Ann. Take US 4N through Whitehall crossing the Vermont border. Take Exit 2 for VT-Rte. 22A, toward Fair Haven and Vergennes. Pick up Rte. 22A N to Vergennes. Pick up Rte. 7N to South Burlington. Take I-189E to I-89N to Exit 15 (Winooski), take a right onto Rte. 15E through Essex Junction to Jeffersonville. Take Rte. 108S to Smugglers' Notch Resort, located on left about 5 miles from Jeffersonville. (Burlington to Smugglers' is about 30 miles)
Strategic Stops: Albany, NY; Glens Falls, NY; Fair Haven, VT; Burlington, VT; Jeffersonville, VT.
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New York City Popular Route
approx. 6 hrs.)

Take I-95 N from New York City to New Haven, CT. Pick up I-91 N through Hartford, CT, Springfield, MA; and Brattleboro, VT; to White River Jct., VT. At White River Jct., pick up I-89 N through Montpelier to Waterbury. Take Exit 10 for Waterbury, VT. Follow Vermont Rte. 100N to Stowe. In Stowe pick up Route 108N through Smugglers' Notch Pass, to The Resort located on the right side, about 4 miles from the top of the pass. NOTE: From mid-October through mid-May, Rte. 108 at Smugglers' Notch Pass between Stowe and Smugglers' Notch Resort is closed to Winter travel, during this period use Rte. 100N to Morrisville. In Morrisville, pick up Rte. 15W to Jeffersonville. Take a left onto Rte. 108S for 5 miles, Smugglers' Notch Resort will be on your left.

Strategic Stops: Brattleboro, VT; White River Junction, VT; Waterbury, VT; Stowe, VT; Jeffersonville, VT.
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Ottawa to Smugglers'
(approx. 4 hrs.)

Take Hwy. 417 E to Hwy. 20 E to Montreal. In Montreal, take the Champlain Bridge to Hwy. 10 E, continue 9 miles. Take Exit 22 for Hwy. 35 S. Hwy. 35 S merges with Hwy. 133 S in Iberville. Follow this route to the Vermont Border where it turns into I-89. Follow I-89 S to St. Albans. Take Exit 19 (2nd exit for St. Albans) onto Rte. 104 S. Follow 104 S through Fairfax to Cambridge. In Cambridge, pick up Rte. 15 E to Jeffersonville. In Jeffersonville take Rte. 108 S to the Resort (about 5 miles).
Strategic Stops: Montreal, QE; St. Albans, VT; Jeffersonville, VT.
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Toronto to Smugglers'
(approx. 7.5 hrs.)

Follow the Canadian Auto Rte. 401 E to Montreal. In Montreal, take the Champlain Bridge to Hwy. 10 E, continue 9 miles. Take Exit 22 for Hwy. 35 S. Hwy. 35 S merges with Hwy. 133 S in Iberville. Follow this route to the Vermont Border where it turns into I-89. Follow I-89 S to St. Albans. Take Exit 19 (2nd exit for St. Albans) onto Rte. 104 S. Follow 104 S through Fairfax to Cambridge. In Cambridge, pick up Rte. 15 E to Jeffersonville. In Jeffersonville take Rte. 108 S to the Resort (about 5 miles).
Strategic Stops: Kingston, ON; Cornwall, ON; Montreal, QE; St. Albans, VT; Jeffersonville, VT.
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Winter Directions to Smugglers'

Traveling to and from Canada
COVID-19 Key Information for Travelers to Canada
EV Charging Stations
Smugglers' Notch Resort has two EV Charging Stations (4 ports)available. A two-port Chargehub station is located in the parking lot at FunZone 2.0 that is free of charge. A two-port ChargePoint station is located in the Falcons building parking lot in the West Hill Community.
Airline Carriers

If you don't feel like driving, Burlington International Airport, in Vermont, is approximately 30 miles from Smugglers' Notch Resort, about a 45 minute drive.

Major Carriers to Burlington International Airport include:
AirlineReservationsBaggage ServicesFlight StatusWebsite
American Airlines 800-443-7300 800-371-4771 Track your flight aa.com
Delta 800-221-1212 Baggage Services Track your flight delta.com
Frontier Airlines 801-401-9000 Baggage Questions Track your flight flyfrontier.com
JetBlue Airways 800-538-2583 866-538-5438 Track your flight jetblue.com
United Airlines 800-864-8331 Baggage Services 800-824-6200 united.com

Carrier to Morrisville-Stowe State Airport:
AirlineTelephone NumberWebsite
Tradewind Aviation 800-376-7922 www.flytradewind.com

Other International Gateways to Vermont include:
CityDistance in MilesDistance in KilometersAverage Time
Montreal, Quebec, Canada 91 miles 146km 2 hours
Boston, MA 225 miles 362km 4 hours
New York, NY 342 miles 550km 6 hours

Amtrak Train

Train Service is available up and down the East Coast of The United States via Amtrak. The closest depot to Smugglers’ Notch Resort, is Essex Junction, Vermont (ESX), approximately 25 miles from the Resort, about a 40 minute drive.
Car Rentals

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Burlington Vermont, Car Rental Agencies: Burlington International Airport has multiple car rental agencies both on and off site. It is recommended that during peak holiday time periods, or if you have a special request for specific size of vehicle, a reservation should be made in advance of your arrival in Burlington.

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