How far is Berkshire, VT from South Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Berkshire, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.03 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.92 mi
64.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.92 mi
Kilometers
64.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.03 mi
Kilometers
80.52 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Berkshire
Sat, Apr 18, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkshire
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive South Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Saint Albans
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From Berkshire
25.1 mi
00h 30m
To South Burlington
24.9 mi
00h 30m

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
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire and South Burlington.

  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

    2679 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105

  7. 7

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 89

    81 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington

    1252 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Williston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Williston Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
25.3 mi · 51%
Vermont Route 105
11 mi · 22%
Water Tower Road
4.43 mi · 9%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 9%
Fisher Pond Road
1.84 mi · 4%
Williston Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Albans
00h 30m from Berkshire
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Berkshire and Partly Sunny near South Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berkshire to South Burlington?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 25.1 miles from Berkshire and 24.9 miles from South Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

40 Federal Street
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

31 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Rouses Point station

31 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

35 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkshire and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 39.92 mi (64.24 km).

Berkshire

#1 Berkshire

Town in Vermont

Population1,756
Coordinates44.9717100, -72.7754100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
South Burlington

#2 South Burlington

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA

Population19,578
Coordinates44.4669900, -73.1709600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Hill Road (-72.774925, 44.971908)
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.89
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.94 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.84 $15.69
Premium $4.86 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $6.00 $10.55 $21.11

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 South Burlington. The current time is 03:37:40.

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.