Origin
Berkshire, VT
Late night in Berkshire on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkshire, VT to Burlington, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkshire, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Trip Overview
Driving from Berkshire to Burlington covers 50.6 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes. This route is a straightforward journey through Vermont, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $8 on fuel for the trip, keeping costs manageable for a quick getaway. By utilizing a mix of Vermont Route 105, Water Tower Road, and I-89, you transition smoothly from the rural Northeast corner of the state toward the more bustling Burlington area. It is a practical, efficient connection that links two distinct parts of the region without demanding too much time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 24.5 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 105 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Water Tower Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Sheldon Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Fisher Pond Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Pearl Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairfax Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 24.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire, VT and Burlington, VT.
1
Start on Center Hill Road
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Hill Road
2
Continue on Water Tower Road
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Water Tower Road
3
Turn right onto VT 105
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Continue on VT 105; VT 108
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto VT 105
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Street
6
Continue on VT 105
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 105
7
Continue on VT 105
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheldon Road
8
Continue on VT 104
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fisher Pond Road
9
Continue on VT 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
10
Take the ramp
266 ft
·
15 sec
Toward I 89
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 89
24 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
14
Turn straight onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williston Road
15
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Berkshire, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 48.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VT 105 / Elm Street
Turn right onto VT 105 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
VT 105 / Pearl Street
Turn right onto VT 105 / Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 89
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 South: Burlington
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 2 West: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 2 West: Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Burlington, VT
Late night in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Saint Albans, VT
25 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a highway-focused profile, with about 70% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself navigating a combination of local Vermont roads and a significant interstate stretch that defines the middle of the drive. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-89, where you can settle in for a 24.5-mile stretch of consistent driving. Expect the road's personality to shift as you leave the quieter local routes and merge onto the interstate. This balance keeps the drive moving quickly while providing enough variety to keep the journey from feeling like a monotonous slog.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 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 105. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near VT 105 / Elm Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (VT 105 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (VT 105 / Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 4.4 miles (VT 105 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (VT 105 / Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burlington, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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