Origin
South Burlington, VT
Afternoon in South Burlington on Saturday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Burlington, VT to Berkshire, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Burlington, VT
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Berkshire, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Burlington, VT to Berkshire, VT covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.6 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 24.6 mi | 28m |
| 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 |
| Pearl Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairfax Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Williston Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 24.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Burlington, VT and Berkshire, VT.
1
Start on US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Williston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 89
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 89
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
5
Turn right onto VT 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on VT 104
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fisher Pond Road
7
Continue on VT 105
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheldon Road
8
Continue on VT 105
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Vermont Route 105
9
Continue on VT 105
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto VT 105; VT 108
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn slight right onto VT 105
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Turn left onto Water Tower Road
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Water Tower Road
13
Turn slight left onto Center Hill Road
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Hill Road
14
Arrive at destination
Center Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from South Burlington, 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 and 44.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2 / Williston Road
Depart onto US 2 / Williston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
25.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Turn right onto VT 104 / Fairfax Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$8.02 one way
$16.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 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 | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
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
Berkshire, VT
Afternoon in Berkshire on Saturday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Saint Albans, VT
25 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
3 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 12m 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?
49.8 mi in 1h 12m, mostly highway — 24.6 mi of that is on I 89.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near US 2 / Williston 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 1h 12m 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: near the start (US 2 / Williston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 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 1h 12m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 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: near the start (US 2 / Williston Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 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 Trip.ovh 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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