How far is Swanton, VT from Berkshire, VT?
The driving distance from Swanton, VT to Berkshire, VT is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
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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 Swanton and Berkshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanton and Berkshire.
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Start on Grand Avenue
19 m · 3 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto First Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · First Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 78
4.7 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 78
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Turn left onto Franklin Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Browns Corner Road
3 mi · 7 min · Browns Corner Road
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Turn left onto Hanna Road
2933 ft · 1 min · Hanna Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1625 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
57 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Road
2382 ft · 51 sec · Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Berkshire Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Berkshire Road
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Continue on Berkshire Center Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Berkshire Center Road
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Turn right onto Center Hill Road
2069 ft · 2 min · 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 Swanton 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.
Vermont Route 78
Continue on 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Swanton and Partly Sunny near Berkshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swanton to Berkshire?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 Swanton and 10.2 miles from Berkshire.
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 2.9 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 7:08 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 Mostly Sunny around Swanton and Partly Sunny near Berkshire.
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 Swanton and Berkshire. Straight-line distance: 17.46 mi (28.1 km).
#1 Swanton
Town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 6,574 |
| Coordinates | 44.9181000, -73.1243000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 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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