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.
Midpoint
45 miles from Shelburne, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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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
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint AlbansUse 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 20 miles or 28m 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 20 miles from Shelburne, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 80.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.49 one way
$28.98 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.94
$31.88
premium
$4.86
$17.23
$34.47
diesel
$5.61
$19.87
$39.74
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, 2026-04-13.
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 as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Shelburne, VT
Late night
in Shelburne on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jericho, VT
Late night
in Jericho on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
SW 7 to 10 mph66% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Duxbury, VT
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
5 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
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.6 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,553 ft416 ft
Total Climb
1,137 ft
Total Descent
677 ft
Highest Point
1,553 ft
~51.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,137 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 90 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 73.6 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jericho, VT before heading back.
