How far is Berkshire, VT from Colchester, VT?
The driving distance from Berkshire, VT to Colchester, VT is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berkshire and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire and Colchester.
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Start on Center Hill Road
30 m · 4 sec · Center Hill Road
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Continue on Water Tower Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Tower Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Main Street
2679 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 89
81 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
1156 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
1666 ft · 36 sec · U.S. Route 2
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Road
30 m · 3 sec · East Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkshire and Colchester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Berkshire and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berkshire to Colchester?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Albans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Berkshire and 21.8 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Berkshire and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Rouses Point station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berkshire and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.92 km).
#1 Berkshire
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 44.9717100, -72.7754100 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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