Origin
Milton, VT
Late night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, 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
35.7 mi
58 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 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, VT
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Berkshire, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Milton to Berkshire, this 35.7-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this drive. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region of Vermont, moving from one quiet corner of the state to another. Whether you are commuting or just out for a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip makes it an easy addition to your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 105 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Water Tower Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Sheldon Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Fisher Pond Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 1.3 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 Milton, VT and Berkshire, VT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 7
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
River Street
3
Continue on US 7
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
4
Continue on US 7
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
8
Turn right onto VT 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on VT 104
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fisher Pond Road
10
Continue on VT 105
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheldon Road
11
Continue on VT 105
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 105
12
Continue on VT 105
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 108
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn slight right onto VT 105
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Elm Street
15
Turn left onto Water Tower Road
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Water Tower Road
16
Turn slight left onto Center Hill Road
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Hill Road
17
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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Milton, 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 0.1 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 7 / River Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 7 / River Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Turn right onto VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
VT 105; VT 108 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 108 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
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 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $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
Berkshire, VT
Late night in Berkshire on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Saint Albans, 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 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 experience as you navigate between these two Vermont towns. Your journey relies on a combination of I-89, Vermont Route 105, and Water Tower Road, with about 58% of the trip spent on highways. You will settle into a steady pace during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.1 miles found on Vermont Route 105. The road transitions from faster interstate speeds to more localized stretches, requiring you to stay alert as the environment changes. It is a functional, varied drive that balances higher-speed highway segments with the slower, more deliberate pace of local roads.
58% 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 0.1 miles in near US 7 / River 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 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 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 57m. Total distance: 35.7 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 (58%). 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 0.1 miles (US 7 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 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 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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