Origin
Berkshire, VT
Late night in Berkshire on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkshire, VT to Fairfield, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Fairfield, VT
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Trip Overview
Berkshire, VT to Fairfield, VT is 22.5 miles and takes about 40m via Vermont Route 36, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Vermont, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection between two points, ideal for a brief excursion or as part of a larger Vermont exploration. You'll navigate primarily local roads, so don't expect high-speed travel. Consider this if you're looking for a simple, direct route with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 36 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| West Enosburg Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Water Tower Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Main Street North | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Fairfield Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 36
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire, VT and Fairfield, 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
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto VT 108
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Enosburg Road
6
Continue on VT 108
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street North
7
Turn right onto VT 36
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfield Road
8
Continue on VT 36
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Vermont Route 36
9
Turn sharp right onto North Road
132 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Road
10
Arrive at destination
North Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 22.5 — 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
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
VT 108 / West Enosburg Road
Turn left onto VT 108 / West Enosburg Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
VT 36 / Fairfield Road
Turn right onto VT 36 / Fairfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
North Road
Turn sharp right onto North Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fairfield, VT
Late night in Fairfield on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
40m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 24% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch without a turn is 5.4 miles, encountered on Vermont Route 36. You'll experience a mix of local roads, requiring your attention as you navigate turns and changes in road type. This isn't a route for setting speed records; instead, focus on enjoying the local scenery and the feel of Vermont's rural byways.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Vermont Route 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near VT 105 / Elm Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Berkshire, VT to Fairfield, VT is easy. At 40m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (VT 105 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (VT 108 / West Enosburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (VT 36 / Fairfield Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Vermont Route 36. 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 5.4 miles (VT 108 / West Enosburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (VT 36 / Fairfield Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairfield, 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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