Origin
Berkshire, VT
Late night in Berkshire on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkshire, VT to Essex Junction, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Essex Junction, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Berkshire to Essex Junction covers 48.4 miles through the scenic Northeast region of Vermont. You can easily complete this journey in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit across the various segments of the journey. Since the route utilizes a mix of Vermont Route 105, Water Tower Road, and I-89, you will experience a diverse transition between rural stretches and more populated areas. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of errands, this drive offers a straightforward connection between these two Northern Vermont locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| Vermont Route 105 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Water Tower Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Sheldon Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Colchester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Fisher Pond Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire, VT and Essex Junction, 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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 89
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
14
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; US 7
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
16
Turn slight left onto VT 2A
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on VT 2A
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Colchester Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on VT 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
19
Turn sharp left onto VT 15
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
VT 15
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24.2 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 23.9 and 48.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
39.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colc...
4
39.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
5
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
VT 15 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto VT 15 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Essex Junction, VT
Late night in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Saint Albans, VT
24 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
9 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 15m 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 48.4-mile trek features a mixed profile, balancing local roads with a significant portion of interstate travel. Approximately 55% of your trip is spent on the highway, providing a steady rhythm before you transition into local driving. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while navigating a 15.3-mile stretch on I-89. The experience shifts from the quieter, winding nature of local routes like Vermont Route 105 to the more predictable, high-speed environment of the interstate. Expect a varied pace behind the wheel as the road surface and traffic patterns evolve throughout the hour-long drive.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 48.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 23.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
715 ft
156 ft
Total Climb
454 ft
Total Descent
823 ft
Highest Point
715 ft
Elevation Range
559 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berkshire, VT to Essex Junction, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Colchester along the way.
Colchester
39.7 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 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 23.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 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 Essex Junction, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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