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Trip from Jericho, VT to St Johnsbury, VT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

71.2 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Jericho, VT, VT

Jericho, VT

Arjanne Holsappel

town in Vermont, United States

St Johnsbury, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jericho, VT to St Johnsbury, VT covers 71.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on U.S. Route 2, I 89, Vermont Route 117 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.4 miles on U.S. Route 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.6 miles from Jericho, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 71.2 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 2 and I 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.4 miles on U.S. Route 2.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 15 / Vermont Route 15.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (VT 117 / Vermont Route 117): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | VT 15 / Vermont Route 15

Turn sharp left onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | VT 117 / Vermont Route 117

Turn sharp left onto VT 117 / Vermont Route 117

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
31.7 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
5
70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5 / Railroad Street

Navigation decision point

5
71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | Main Street

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Jericho, VT to St Johnsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.

Saint Johnsbury

31.7 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
U.S. Route 2 33.4 mi 41m
I 89 24.9 mi 28m
Vermont Route 117 2.5 mi 3m
Skunk Hollow Road 2.5 mi 5m
River Street 1.3 mi 2m
Memorial Drive 1.2 mi 2m
River Road 0.8 mi 1m
High Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: U.S. Route 2 — 33.4 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jericho, VT and St Johnsbury, VT.

1

Start on this road

89 ft · 10 sec · this road
Toward VT 15 West
2

Turn sharp left onto VT 15

90 ft · 5 sec · Vermont Route 15
3

Turn left onto Lee River Road

210 ft · 8 sec · Lee River Road
4

Turn right onto Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Plains Road
5

Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Skunk Hollow Road
6

Turn sharp left onto VT 117

2.5 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 117
7

Continue on VT 117

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 2

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Main Street
9

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
10

Merge onto I 89

25 mi · 28 min · I 89
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
12

Continue on Memorial Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · Berlin Street
14

Turn slight left onto US 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street
15

Enter roundabout onto US 2

137 ft · 1 sec · River Street
16

Continue on US 2

97 ft · 1 sec · River Street
17

Merge onto US 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
18

Continue on US 2

7.1 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2
19

Continue on US 2

0.6 mi · 39 sec · High Street
20

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · School Street
21

Continue on US 2

26 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2
22

Continue on US 2

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Western Avenue
23

Continue on US 2

227 ft · 3 sec · Western Avenue
24

Continue on US 2; US 5 Alternate

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Main Street
25

Turn right onto US 2

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue
26

At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 5

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Railroad Street
27

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

90 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
28

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.6 miles from Jericho, VT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.6 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St Johnsbury, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jericho, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jericho, VT

This is one driving day of about 71.2 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Jericho, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 for about 33.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.6 mi from Jericho, VT · 49m into the drive

Downtown Barre, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barre, VT

36 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Barre, VT to St Johnsbury, VT

36.8 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Bolton, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montpelier, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Jericho, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in St Johnsbury, VT

The final approach into St Johnsbury, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.46 one way

$22.92 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.61 $25.22
premium $4.86 $13.63 $27.27
diesel $5.61 $15.72 $31.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.23 $2.85
EV Truck/SUV 28.5 0 $9.97 $4.56

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Jericho, VT

Night in Jericho on Thursday

Local time

10:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St Johnsbury, VT

Night in St Johnsbury on Thursday

Local time

10:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

29 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jericho, VT to St Johnsbury, VT covers 71.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 2, I 89, Vermont Route 117. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.6 miles from Jericho, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (VT 117 / Vermont Route 117): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jericho, VT to St Johnsbury, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.

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