How far is Essex Junction, VT from Berkshire, VT?

The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Berkshire, VT is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
48.33 mi
01h 15m
Flight
37.1 mi
59.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.1 mi
Kilometers
59.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.33 mi
Kilometers
77.78 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkshire
Sat, Apr 11, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Essex Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 3:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Junction
2026-04-11T13:14
Arrive Berkshire
Sat, Apr 11, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Essex Junction
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 Essex Junction
24.2 mi
00h 37m
To Berkshire
24.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Berkshire.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto VT 2A North

    44 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    797 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 2

    136 m · 16 sec · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 North: Georgia, Saint Albans, Montreal

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105

  16. 16

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Water Tower Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Tower Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Center Hill Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Center Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
15.7 mi · 32%
Vermont Route 105
11 mi · 23%
Water Tower Road
4.43 mi · 9%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.95 mi · 6%
Roosevelt Highway
2.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Albans
00h 37m from Essex Junction
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Essex Junction 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 Essex Junction to Berkshire?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 24.2 miles from Essex Junction and 24.2 miles from Berkshire.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Essex Junction 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.

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 Essex Junction and Berkshire. Straight-line distance: 37.1 mi (59.7 km).

Essex Junction

#1 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Berkshire

#2 Berkshire

Town in Vermont

Population1,756
Coordinates44.9717100, -72.7754100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Junction (-73.11096, 44.49061)
End: Berkshire (-72.77541, 44.97171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.31 $16.61
Diesel $6.00 $10.25 $20.51

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Junction and Berkshire. The current time is 13:14:26.

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.