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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
Excellent
9 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkshire, VT
Andrea Davis
Williston, VT
Andrea Davis
The drive from Berkshire, VT to Williston, VT covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Vermont Route 105, Water Tower Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.5 miles from Berkshire, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 57.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Vermont Route 105. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.4 miles on I 89.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
693 ft
Total Descent
913 ft
Highest Point
715 ft
Elevation Range
549 ft
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
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
On the drive from Berkshire, VT to Williston, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Essex Junction along the way.
Essex Junction
| 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
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.5 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston, VT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Berkshire, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berkshire, VT
This is one driving day of about 57.1 miles and 1h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Berkshire, VT · 46m into the drive
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 57.1 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.
The final approach into Williston, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Williston, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.14 one way
$18.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| premium | $4.83 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.69 | $25.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Nucar Ford of Saint Albans
Saint Albans, VT
6 DCFC
962 Ethan Allen Highway
Georgia, VT
4 DCFC
Maplefields at St. Albans
St. Albans, VT
3 DCFC
GMP Colchester
Colchester, VT
3 DCFC
HANDYCARS ABB STATION 1
Highgate, VT
1 DCFC
HANDYCARS ABB STATION 2
Saint Albans Town, VT
1 DCFC
B E CHARGERS BE06
Burlington, VT
1 DCFC
SUNCOMMON FAST CHARGER 1
South Burlington, VT
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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 Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Williston on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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.
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