How far is Jericho, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Jericho, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jericho and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jericho and Montpelier.
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Start on VT 15 West
27 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Vermont Route 15
27 m · 6 sec · Vermont Route 15
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Turn left onto Lee River Road
64 m · 8 sec · Lee River Road
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Turn right onto Plains Road
2843 ft · 1 min · Plains Road
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Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Skunk Hollow Road
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Turn sharp left onto Vermont Route 117
2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
2969 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jericho and Montpelier.
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.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Jericho and Mostly Cloudy near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jericho to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Jericho and 16.8 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jericho and Mostly Cloudy near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.
Waterbury
Essex Junction station
Montpelier station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jericho and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 26.81 mi (43.14 km).
#1 Jericho
Situated in Chittenden County at an elevation of approximately 574 feet, this town lies within the western foothills of the Green Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.5039400, -72.9976300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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