Origin
Fairfax, VT
Late night in Fairfax on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfax, VT to Berkshire, 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
35.2 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.
Fairfax, VT
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Berkshire, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Vermont’s Northeast corner, the 35.2-mile journey from Fairfax to Berkshire is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 57 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that leaves you plenty of time at your destination. Budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite economical for a trip of this length. Since the drive is short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It serves as a straightforward, practical link between these two Vermont towns, offering a no-fuss travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| West Enosburg Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Water Tower Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Main Street North | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 108 North | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 108 South | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Vermont Route 15 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Bakersfield Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 5.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, VT and Berkshire, VT.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto River Road
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
River Road
3
Turn sharp left onto VT 104
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on VT 104
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on VT 104
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 104
6
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 15
7
Continue on VT 15
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 15
8
Enter roundabout onto VT 108
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vermont Route 108 North
9
Continue on VT 108
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 108 North
10
Continue on VT 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bakersfield Road
11
Continue on VT 108
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 108 South
12
Continue on VT 108
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street North
13
Continue on VT 108
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Enosburg Road
14
Turn right onto VT 108
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn slight right onto VT 105
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Elm Street
16
Turn left onto Water Tower Road
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Water Tower Road
17
Turn slight left onto Center Hill Road
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Hill Road
18
Arrive at destination
Center Hill Road
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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Fairfax, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
River Road
Turn right onto River Road
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 104 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto VT 104 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
At end of road, turn left onto VT 15 / Vermont Route 15
Navigation decision point
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 North
Enter roundabout onto VT 108 / Vermont Route 108 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
29.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
VT 108 / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 108 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 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 | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
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
Berkshire, VT
Late night in Berkshire on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Fletcher, 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
11 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
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?
Expect a mixed driving profile that transitions through various road types as you navigate toward Berkshire. You will spend about 37% of your time on highways, though the route also relies on local stretches like Main Street, West Enosburg Road, and Water Tower Road. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 5.9-mile stretch on Main Street, providing a consistent rhythm before the route shifts character. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't face the fatigue of a long-haul interstate grind. Instead, you get a balanced experience that combines faster sections with the slower pace of local roads.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near River Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairfax, VT to Berkshire, VT is easy. At 57m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (River Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (VT 104 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.3 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 35.2 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 (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Main Street. 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: near the start (River Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (VT 104 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.3 miles (VT 15 / Vermont Route 15): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berkshire, 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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