How far is Berkshire, VT from Franklin, VT?

The driving distance from Berkshire, VT to Franklin, VT is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.57 mi
00h 19m
Flight
6.92 mi
11.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.92 mi
Kilometers
11.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.57 mi
Kilometers
13.79 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Berkshire
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkshire
2026-04-18T05:01
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berkshire
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enosburg Falls
VT

Village in town of Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From Berkshire
4.3 mi
00h 09m
To Franklin
4.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berkshire and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Hill Road

    2069 ft · 2 min · Center Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Berkshire Center Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Berkshire Center Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Berkshire Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Berkshire Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lake Road

    2382 ft · 51 sec · Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1812 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hanna Road

    52 m · 7 sec · Hanna Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkshire and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Road
5.02 mi · 59%
Berkshire Center Road
2.1 mi · 24%
West Berkshire Road
0.75 mi · 9%
Center Hill Road
0.39 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 4%
Hanna Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Lake Road

Continue on Lake Road

4.57 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enosburg Falls
00h 09m from Berkshire
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Berkshire and Partly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berkshire to Franklin?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Enosburg Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Berkshire and 4.2 miles from Franklin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Berkshire and Partly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Enosburg Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Enosburg Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Enosburg Falls.

RAIL

St. Albans station

25 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Rouses Point station

45 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

52 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

56 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkshire and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 6.92 mi (11.14 km).

Berkshire

#1 Berkshire

Town in Vermont

Population1,756
Coordinates44.9717100, -72.7754100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population1,435
Coordinates44.9819900, -72.9162400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Hill Road (-72.774925, 44.971908)
End: North Sheldon Road (-72.915874, 44.98209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.34 $2.67
Premium $4.86 $1.46 $2.91
Diesel $6.00 $1.80 $3.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkshire and Franklin. The current time is 05:01:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.