How far is Colchester, VT from Berkshire, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Berkshire, VT is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Berkshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Berkshire.
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Start on East Road
30 m · 4 sec · East Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
797 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
136 m · 16 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp right toward I 89 North: Georgia, Saint Albans, Montreal
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Elm Street
1632 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Water Tower Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Tower Road
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Turn slight left onto Center Hill Road
30 m · 4 sec · Center Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Berkshire.
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 North
Merge slight left
15.4 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Colchester and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Berkshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Berkshire?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 Colchester and 22.1 miles from Berkshire.
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 9.4 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 4:16 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Colchester and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Berkshire.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Albans
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 Saint Albans.
St. Albans station
Plattsburgh station
Rouses Point station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Berkshire. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.92 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berkshire
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 44.9717100, -72.7754100 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berkshire (-72.77541, 44.97171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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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