Origin
Berkshire, VT
Late night in Berkshire on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkshire, VT to Milton, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Milton, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a transit from Berkshire to Milton, you are looking at a straightforward 35.6-mile journey through Vermont. Expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $6 for fuel, which keeps this excursion quite affordable. The route utilizes a combination of Vermont Route 105, I-89, and Water Tower Road to navigate the Northeast region. Because the duration is under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time to suit your schedule. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 105 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Water Tower Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Sheldon Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Fisher Pond Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 105
— 11.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire, VT and Milton, 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
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 89
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 7: Milton, Fairfax
14
Turn left onto US 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
15
Continue on US 7
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 30.9 — 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
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 7: Milton, Fairfax
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward US 7: Milton, Fairfax
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Sheldon, VT
18 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
57m 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 offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between local roads and interstate travel. With 57% of your time spent on the highway, you will experience a balance of speeds as you move between the different road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 11.1 miles along Vermont Route 105, providing a consistent pace before the route shifts dynamics. You should anticipate the transition from the state highway onto the faster-moving I-89. Navigating these varied conditions keeps the drive engaging without being overly taxing.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Vermont Route 105.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 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.
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 Milton, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfax along the way.
Fairfax
30.9 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Vermont Route 105. 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 Milton, 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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