Origin
Berkshire, VT
Late night in Berkshire on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkshire, VT to Franklin, 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
17m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Franklin, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit in Vermont's Northeast region, the 8.6-mile trip from Berkshire to Franklin is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short distance, you won't need to worry about lodging, and the fuel cost is remarkably low at approximately $1. This is a practical, no-frills connection between two local communities. It functions best as a simple point-to-point journey rather than a multi-day road trip adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Berkshire Center Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| West Berkshire Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Hill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hanna Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lake Road
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire, VT and Franklin, VT.
1
Start on Center Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Hill Road
2
Turn left onto VT 118; TH 3
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Berkshire Center Road
3
Continue on VT 108
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Berkshire Road
4
Turn left onto VT 120
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Lake Road
5
Continue on VT 120
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lake Road
6
Turn slight left onto VT 120
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Hanna Road
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanna Road
8
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VT 118; TH 3 / Berkshire Center Road
Turn left onto VT 118; TH 3 / Berkshire Center Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VT 120 / Lake Road
Turn left onto VT 120 / Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Hanna Road
Turn right onto Hanna Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Franklin, VT
Late night in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via Lake Road, Berkshire Center Road, and West Berkshire Road, as this route contains zero highway miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5-mile segment on Lake Road. Because the entire path consists of local roads, you should prepare for a slower, more technical pace compared to an interstate commute. This is a purely local drive that demands your full attention on every curve.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Lake Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near VT 118; TH 3 / Berkshire Center Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (VT 118; TH 3 / Berkshire Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (VT 120 / Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Hanna Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Lake Road. 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 0.4 miles (VT 118; TH 3 / Berkshire Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (VT 120 / Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Hanna Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, 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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