Origin
Montpelier, VT
Night in Montpelier on Thursday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montpelier, VT to Jericho, VT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montpelier, VT
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Jericho, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Jericho, VT covers 33.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 117, Skunk Hollow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 33.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 117. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.1 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 117. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 2 / Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 2 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
5
30.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Skunk Hollow Road
Turn sharp right onto Skunk Hollow Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
32.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Plains Road
At end of road, turn left onto Plains Road
Navigation decision point
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 Montpelier, VT to Jericho, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
Williston
26.6 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 25.1 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Skunk Hollow Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 25.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, VT and Jericho, VT.
1
Start on VT 12; US 2 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
4
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
6
Turn right onto US 2
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
8
Continue on VT 117
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 117
9
Turn sharp right onto Skunk Hollow Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Skunk Hollow Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Plains Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Lee River Road
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lee River Road
12
Turn right
66 ft
·
2 sec
Toward VT 15 West
13
Arrive at destination
Toward VT 15 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.40 | $12.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Jericho, VT
Night in Jericho on Thursday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 6 mph
77% chance
Live forecast
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
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Montpelier, VT to Jericho, VT covers 33.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 117, Skunk Hollow Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Montpelier, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 2 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Montpelier, VT to Jericho, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
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