How far is Berkshire, VT from Swanton, VT?
The driving distance from Berkshire, VT to Swanton, VT is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berkshire and Swanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire and Swanton.
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Start on Center Hill Road
2069 ft · 2 min · Center Hill Road
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Turn left onto Berkshire Center Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Berkshire Center Road
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Continue on West Berkshire Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Berkshire Road
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Turn left onto Lake Road
2382 ft · 51 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lake Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1812 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hanna Road
2933 ft · 1 min · Hanna Road
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Turn right onto Browns Corner Road
3 mi · 7 min · Browns Corner Road
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Continue on Franklin Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Franklin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 78
4.7 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 78
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Continue on First Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · First Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkshire and Swanton.
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.
Vermont Route 78
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 78
4.68 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Berkshire and Mostly Sunny near Swanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berkshire to Swanton?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Berkshire and 10.2 miles from Swanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Berkshire and Mostly Sunny near Swanton.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
St. Albans station
Rouses Point station
Plattsburgh station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berkshire and Swanton. Straight-line distance: 17.46 mi (28.1 km).
#1 Berkshire
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 44.9717100, -72.7754100 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swanton
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,574 |
| Coordinates | 44.9181000, -73.1243000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Avenue (-73.124377, 44.918074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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