Origin
Berkshire, VT
Morning in Berkshire on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkshire, VT to Winooski, 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 9m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 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 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Winooski, VT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 47.5-mile journey from Berkshire to Winooski, Vermont, will take you about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, this route sticks to local roads, primarily Water Tower Road, Elm Street, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. You can expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this drive. The general feel is that of a turn-heavy local exploration through the Northeast region. It's a manageable distance perfect for a leisurely day trip, allowing for flexibility and a relaxed pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| Vermont Route 105 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Water Tower Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Sheldon Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Fisher Pond Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairfax Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 21.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire, VT and Winooski, 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
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 89
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
14
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roosevelt Highway
15
Continue on US 2; US 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Newell Lane
408 ft
·
24 sec
·
Newell Lane
17
Turn right onto East Allen Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Allen Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 23.9 and 47.5 — 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
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward US 2, US 7: Winooski, Colchester
4
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 2; US 7 / Roosevelt Highway
Turn right onto US 2; US 7 / Roosevelt Highway
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
East Allen Street
Turn right onto East Allen Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.65 one way
$15.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 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 | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
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
Winooski, VT
Morning in Winooski on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
10 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 9m 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 drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted driving, suggesting a need for attention to navigation and frequent adjustments. The profile points to a dynamic experience behind the wheel, more akin to navigating through towns and rural areas than cruising on an open highway. This kind of driving can be engaging, offering a closer look at the Vermont landscape as you move from place to place.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Vermont Route 105. 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 47.5 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 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 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 46.2 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 Winooski, 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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