How many miles from Jerusalem to Jericho?

Dear Rick, 

"From the work of Beavery and other scholars, we are able to gain some
understanding of the landscape of the road during the time of Jesus.
Jericho was about 250 meters below sea level and Jerusalem about 750
meters above. The road that joined the two cities was a direct
horizontal climb from Jericho, and it crossed rugged, rough terrain
beside cliffs and embankments. The distance from Jericho to Jerusalem
may have been about twelve miles and could have taken eight to ten
hours to travel on foot."
(SOURCE: Linda McKinnish, "Roads and Travel" Level III,
<http://www.newmediabible.org/1goodsam/travel/03luke1030/articles/article3roadstravel.htm#Level
III>).

I hope this answers your question. Please contact me if you need any
further clarification on this answer before you rate it.

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Request for Answer Clarification by ricksr-ga on 10 Feb 2006 11:37 PST

I have visited both sites at present day. I could not remember the
mileage. I have guessed 45 miles likely based on my memory of the
drive time. Is there a modern driving mileage from the exit of the
great city to the ruins/market considered Jericho today?

RICK

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Clarification of Answer by politicalguru-ga on 11 Feb 2006 03:07 PST

Dear Rick, 

Now that I think of it, it took us an hour, too, when I was in
Israel/Palestine. Which would probably make it about 45 miles (though
the road there is very narrow and dangerous, and you have to drive
very slowly, so it might be less). I will call and ask someone who has
an Israeli Atlas.

Great answer, very timely response.