Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Williston, VT
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Traveling from Berkshire to Williston covers 57.1 miles of Vermont landscape in approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. This straightforward trip functions perfectly as a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $9 for fuel to complete the trek. By utilizing Vermont Route 105 and I-89, you transition efficiently between the northern reaches of the state toward the Williston area. It is an ideal route if you value a direct connection over a slow-paced excursion, keeping your travel time minimal and predictable.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 29.4 mi | 34m |
| Vermont Route 105 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Water Tower Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Sheldon Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Williston Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Fisher Pond Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Saint George Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire, VT and Williston, VT.
Start on Center Hill Road
Continue on Water Tower Road
Turn right onto VT 105
Continue on VT 105; VT 108
Turn right onto VT 105
Continue on VT 105
Continue on VT 105
Continue on VT 104
Continue on VT 104
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Turn left onto VT 2A
Turn right onto US 2
Continue on North Williston Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 53.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto VT 105 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto VT 105 / Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 89
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward VT 2A: Williston, Essex Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.19 one way
$18.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Berkshire on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Williston on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
39°F
Milton, VT
29 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This 57.1-mile journey is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of the trip spent on high-speed roads. Expect a mix of local transit and a significant interstate run, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.4 miles on I-89. While the initial segments involve smaller roads like Water Tower Road and Vermont Route 105, the character of the drive shifts once you merge onto the interstate. You will experience a transition from rural local roads to a steady, fast-paced highway environment that dominates the majority of your time behind the wheel.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
693 ft
Total Descent
913 ft
Highest Point
715 ft
Elevation Range
549 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berkshire, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Essex Junction along the way.
Essex Junction
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
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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