Origin
Franklin, VT
Late night in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, 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
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.
Franklin, VT
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Berkshire, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in Vermont’s Northeast region, the 8.6-mile journey from Franklin to Berkshire is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, ensuring a localized experience through the countryside. Because of its short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex itineraries. It is a practical, no-fuss option for travelers moving between these two Vermont towns.
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 Franklin, VT and Berkshire, VT.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Hanna Road
171 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hanna Road
3
Turn left onto VT 120
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on VT 120
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on VT 120
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lake Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto VT 120
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lake Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto VT 108
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Berkshire Road
8
Continue on VT 118; TH 3
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Berkshire Center Road
9
Turn right onto Center Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Hill Road
10
Arrive at destination
Center Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — 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
|
Hanna Road
Turn left onto Hanna Road
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 120 / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 120 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
VT 120 / Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 120 / Lake Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
VT 108 / West Berkshire Road
At end of road, turn right onto VT 108 / West Berkshire Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Center Hill Road
Turn right onto Center Hill Road
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
Berkshire, VT
Late night in Berkshire on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 cooler 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 drive as you make your way across the 8.6-mile stretch. You will primarily navigate via Lake Road, Berkshire Center Road, and West Berkshire Road, with zero percent of the trip spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 5-mile stretch on Lake Road, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns that characterize the rest of the journey. Since the route avoids high-speed interstate travel entirely, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by these local connections, offering a consistent feel from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 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 early in the drive near Hanna 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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanna Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (VT 120 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (VT 120 / Lake 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: near the start (Hanna Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (VT 120 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (VT 120 / Lake Road): 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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