How far is Jericho, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Jericho, VT to Colchester, VT is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
87.61 mi
01h 34m
Flight
69.67 mi
112.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.67 mi
Kilometers
112.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.61 mi
Kilometers
140.99 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Jericho
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jericho
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jericho
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
South Barre
VT

City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America

From Jericho
43.8 mi
00h 47m
To Colchester
43.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jericho and Colchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jericho and Colchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Jericho Street

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Jericho Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jericho Road

    141 m · 22 sec · Jericho Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 14

    7.8 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 14

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 132

    1089 ft · 44 sec · Route 132

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  11. 11

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jericho and Colchester.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 132
65 mi · 74%
Vermont Route 14
7.84 mi · 9%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 5%
River Road
2.86 mi · 3%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 3%
Jericho Street
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Route 132

Merge slight left

64.6 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barre
00h 47m from Jericho
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Jericho and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jericho to Colchester?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

South Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Jericho and 43.8 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Jericho and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near South Barre

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

12 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

26 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

31 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

60 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jericho and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 km).

Jericho

#1 Jericho

Town in Vermont, USA

Population5,006
Coordinates43.7028500, -72.3731500
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Jericho Street (-72.373117, 43.702818)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.38
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.19 $24.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.77 $27.54
Premium $4.86 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $6.00 $18.53 $37.06

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jericho and Colchester. The current time is 23:42:41.

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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.