How far is Fairfax, VT from Berkshire, VT?
The driving distance from Fairfax, VT to Berkshire, VT is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Berkshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Berkshire.
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Start on the route
8 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
13 m · 9 sec · River Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 104
2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15
1.6 km · 2 min · Vermont Route 15
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Continue on Vermont Route 15
2.3 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 108 North
65 m · 5 sec · Vermont Route 108 North
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 108 North
4.1 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 108 North
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Continue on Bakersfield Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bakersfield Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 108 South
3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 108 South
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Continue on Main Street North
4.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street North
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Continue on West Enosburg Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · West Enosburg Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
3237 ft · 55 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 Fairfax 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.
West Enosburg Road
Continue on West Enosburg Road
4.8 mi · 00h 07m
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 Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fairfax 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 Fairfax to Berkshire?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Bakersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Fairfax and 17.6 miles from Berkshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Fairfax and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Berkshire.
Stop Ideas Near Bakersfield
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 Bakersfield.
St. Albans station
Essex Junction station
Waterbury
Rouses Point station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Berkshire. Straight-line distance: 24.06 mi (38.72 km).
#1 Fairfax
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 4,917 |
| Coordinates | 44.6653300, -73.0087500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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