Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barre, VT
Selim Karadayı
Jericho, VT
Arjanne Holsappel
Barre to Jericho is 39.7 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 89 and VT-62/117, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll mostly be on the interstate, making for a quick and straightforward transit. Given the brief travel time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or as a quick leg of a longer adventure through the Green Mountain State.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| Vermont Route 62 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Skunk Hollow Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,135 veh/hr typical · worst 1,506
Quietest
1 AM
~34 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
33.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, VT and Jericho, VT.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn left onto US 302; VT 14
Turn left onto VT 62
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 2
Turn right onto VT 117
Continue on VT 117
Turn sharp right onto Skunk Hollow Road
At end of road, turn left onto Plains Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lee River Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Barre, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 2: Richmond, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp right onto Skunk Hollow Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Jericho on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
70°F
Duxbury, VT
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly interstate driving, with 87% of the 39.7 miles on highways like I 89. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 27.7 miles on I 89 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of the trip, with traffic and exit density increasing slightly as you approach your destination. The shift from highway to local roads is gradual.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 62. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
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 39.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
825 ft
Total Descent
869 ft
Highest Point
1,091 ft
~5.7 mi in
Elevation Range
791 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Barre, VT and Jericho, VT, road signs point toward Burlington and Williston.
Burlington
Williston
Barre is a city in Central Vermont. It is well known for its granite quarries and is considered the "Granite Capital of the World".
Founded 1763
Jericho is a town of 5,000 people (2014) in the Champlain Valley of Vermont. It is adjacent to the village of Underhill Flats.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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