How far is Saint Albans, VT from Berkshire, VT?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, VT to Berkshire, VT is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.87 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.72 mi
30.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.72 mi
Kilometers
30.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.87 mi
Kilometers
38.42 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkshire
Fri, May 1, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Fri, May 1, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-04-30T23:53
Arrive Berkshire
Fri, May 1, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sheldon
VT

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

From Saint Albans
11.9 mi
00h 19m
To Berkshire
11.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Light Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Berkshire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Berkshire.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Swanton Road

    1057 ft · 20 sec · Swanton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seymour Road

    656 ft · 11 sec · Seymour Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sheldon Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 105

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pearl Street

  8. 8

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

    2679 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1632 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Water Tower Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Water Tower Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Center Hill Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Center Hill Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 105
11 mi · 46%
Sheldon Road
5.58 mi · 23%
Water Tower Road
4.43 mi · 19%
North Main Street
0.98 mi · 4%
Pearl Street
0.67 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 105

Continue on Vermont Route 105

11 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheldon
00h 19m from Saint Albans
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Saint Albans and Light Rain then Rain Showers near Berkshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Berkshire?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Saint Albans and 11.9 miles from Berkshire.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Saint Albans and Light Rain then Rain Showers near Berkshire.

Stop Ideas Near Sheldon

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

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

RAIL

St. Albans station

14 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Rouses Point station

36 mi away
Delaware and Pratt Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

45 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

45 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Berkshire. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.13 km).

Saint Albans

#1 Saint Albans

Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States

Population6,540
Coordinates44.8108800, -73.0831900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Berkshire

#2 Berkshire

Town in Vermont

Population1,756
Coordinates44.9717100, -72.7754100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Albans (-73.08319, 44.81088)
End: Berkshire (-72.77541, 44.97171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.63
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.31 $6.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.86 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $6.00 $5.04 $10.07

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and Berkshire. The current time is 23:53:50.

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.