How far is Rochester, VT from Jericho, VT?

The driving distance from Rochester, VT to Jericho, VT is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
34.36 mi
00h 50m
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
34.36 mi
Kilometers
55.3 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jericho
Sat, May 30, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, May 30, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-30T05:23
Arrive Jericho
Sat, May 30, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
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 Rochester
20.1 mi
00h 25m
To Jericho
14.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Bethel Mountain Road

    18 m · 9 sec · Bethel Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    7 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 100

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 89 South

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14

    979 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Route 132

    730 ft · 32 sec · Route 132

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    7.8 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 14

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Jericho Road

    141 m · 24 sec · Jericho Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jericho Street

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Jericho Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jericho Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
8.85 mi · 26%
Vermont Route 107
8.41 mi · 24%
Vermont Route 14
7.84 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 100 South
6.97 mi · 20%
River Street
3.37 mi · 10%
Jericho Street
1.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

8.61 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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 25m from Rochester
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Jericho.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Rochester and 14.3 miles from Jericho.

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 9.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Rochester and Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Jericho.

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 Rochester and Jericho. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.78 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,085
Coordinates43.8745100, -72.8078800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Jericho

#2 Jericho

Town in Vermont, USA

Population5,006
Coordinates43.7028500, -72.3731500
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.807884, 43.87453)
End: Jericho Street (-72.373117, 43.702818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.77 $9.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.39 $10.79
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $6.00 $7.26 $14.51

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Jericho. The current time is 05:23:05.

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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.