Trip from Shelburne, VT to Jericho, VT

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

90 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

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

Downtown Shelburne, VT, VT

Shelburne, VT

Tom Fisk

Downtown Jericho, VT, VT

Jericho, VT

Arjanne Holsappel

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Shelburne to Jericho, you are looking at a 90-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 1 minute. This route is designed as a single-day trip, making it an efficient option if you want to get from one part of Vermont to another without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-89, Vermont Route 14, and Shelburne Road to complete the transit. Budgeting around $14 for fuel should cover your needs for this excursion. Given the direct nature of the path, it functions best as a straightforward commute through the Northeast, allowing you to reach your destination quickly while keeping your travel logistics simple.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

45 miles from Shelburne, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 92% of this trip is comprised of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-89, which accounts for a substantial 73.6-mile stretch of the journey. Because such a large portion of the drive occurs on the interstate, you can anticipate a steady, consistent pace rather than the stop-and-go nature of local backroads. While the transition onto Vermont Route 14 and Shelburne Road offers a change of pace, the overall character of the drive remains efficient and focused on distance. Prepare for a fairly uniform experience behind the wheel as you maintain highway speeds for the vast majority of your time on the road.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 73.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

7
4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

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

Use the slight right / right lanes. Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
4
4.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 189

Merge onto I 189 toward I 89

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward I 89
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier

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

Toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
5
79.9 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14

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

Toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14
5
80.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | VT 132 / Route 132

Turn right onto VT 132 / Route 132

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Shelburne, VT and Jericho, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans and Montpelier.

Saint Albans

4.6 mi in | ~9m

Montpelier

5.9 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 73.6 mi 1h 25m
Vermont Route 14 7.8 mi 15m
Shelburne Road 4.6 mi 9m
Jericho Street 1.9 mi 7m
I 189 1 mi 1m
Route 132 0.1 mi <1m
Jericho Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 73.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 7

4.6 mi · 9 min · Shelburne Road
Use the none lane.
2

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans Use the slight right / right lanes.
3

Merge onto I 189

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 189
Toward I 89
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 89 South: Williston, Montpelier
5

Merge onto I 89

74 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 89
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14
7

Turn right onto VT 132

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Route 132
8

Turn left onto VT 14

7.8 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 14
9

Turn slight left onto Jericho Road

462 ft · 24 sec · Jericho Road
10

Turn left onto Jericho Street

1.9 mi · 7 min · Jericho Street
11

Arrive at destination

Jericho Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short 2-hour trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because the longest stretch is a 73.6-mile run on I-89, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you hit the highway to avoid unnecessary deviations. You should find that the lack of mandatory stops makes for a quick trip, but keeping your $14 fuel budget in mind will help you stay prepared for the total distance. Consider checking traffic reports for I-89 specifically, as that is where you will spend the majority of your time. This route is all about efficiency, so embrace the straightforward nature of the drive to get to Jericho with minimal fuss.

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 45 miles from Shelburne, VT, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.6 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 57m 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 33m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Shelburne, VT

This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shelburne, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 73.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45 mi from Shelburne, VT · 57m into the drive

Downtown Peru, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

45 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 miles from Shelburne, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.6 miles.

Arriving in Jericho, VT

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jericho, VT.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.41 one way

$28.81 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $15.79 $31.59
premium $4.83 $17.11 $34.21
diesel $5.64 $19.99 $39.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27 0 $9.45 $4.32
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60
EV Truck/SUV 36 0 $12.60 $5.76

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Shelburne, VT

Late night in Shelburne on Monday

Local time

1:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jericho, VT

Late night in Jericho on Monday

Local time

1:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Peru, NY

45 mi in

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

7 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

2h 1m 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 Shelburne, VT to Jericho, VT covers 90 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Vermont Route 14, Shelburne 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 45 miles from Shelburne, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.41 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 2h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (I 189): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shelburne, VT and Jericho, VT, road signs point toward Saint Albans and Montpelier.

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