How far is Berkshire, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Berkshire, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.97 mi
01h 34m
Flight
50.14 mi
80.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.14 mi
Kilometers
80.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.97 mi
Kilometers
112.61 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Fri, May 1, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Berkshire
Fri, May 1, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkshire
2026-05-01T03:50
Arrive Montpelier
Fri, May 1, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berkshire
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jeffersonville
VT

Village in the town of Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont

From Berkshire
32.1 mi
00h 47m
To Montpelier
37.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
49°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Hill Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Center Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Tower Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Tower Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3237 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Enosburg Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · West Enosburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street North

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Bakersfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1558 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mill Street

    2912 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 108 South

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Vermont Route 108 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Luce Hill Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Luce Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Luce Hill Road

    2864 ft · 1 min · Luce Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Barrows Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Barrows Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moscow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Moscow Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Waterbury Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    1831 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 100

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

    2969 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 108 South
11.9 mi · 17%
I 89 South
10.8 mi · 15%
Mountain Road
6.52 mi · 9%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 9%
West Enosburg Road
4.8 mi · 7%
Water Tower Road
4.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 47m from Berkshire
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Berkshire and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Berkshire and 37.9 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Berkshire and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville.

RAIL

Essex Junction station

28 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

28 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

46 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkshire and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 50.14 mi (80.7 km).

Berkshire

#1 Berkshire

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Hill Road (-72.774925, 44.971908)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.01 $22.02
Premium $4.86 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $6.00 $14.81 $29.63

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkshire and Montpelier. The current time is 03:50:41.

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.