How far is Jericho, VT from Rochester, VT?

The driving distance from Jericho, VT to Rochester, VT is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
40.46 mi
01h 10m
Flight
24.72 mi
39.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.46 mi
Kilometers
65.11 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Jericho
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jericho
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Jericho
20.2 mi
00h 35m
To Rochester
20.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1636 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    7 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bethel Mountain Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Bethel Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Park Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 132
8.99 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 107
8.62 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 100
7.97 mi · 20%
Vermont Route 14
7.84 mi · 19%
River Street
3.39 mi · 8%
Jericho Street
1.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 132

Merge slight left

8.56 mi · 00h 10m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 35m from Jericho
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jericho and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Jericho and 20.3 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jericho and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jericho and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.78 km).

Jericho

#1 Jericho

Town in Vermont, USA

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

#2 Rochester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,085
Coordinates43.8745100, -72.8078800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Jericho (-72.37315, 43.70285)
End: Rochester (-72.80788, 43.87451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.37 $12.75
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $6.00 $8.58 $17.15

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 Rochester. The current time is 02:48:38.

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.