Manchester, VT Road Trips

With 13 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Manchester, VT works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 80 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Manchester, VT head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States

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Trip Routes

25

Longest Drive

430.9 mi

Erie, PA

Quickest Drive

12m

Dorset, VT

Plan Around Manchester, VT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Manchester, VT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Erie, PA to Manchester, VT 430.9 mi · 8h 54m Colchester, VT to Manchester, VT 107.2 mi · 2h 55m Essex Junction, VT to Manchester, VT 102.9 mi · 2h 46m Williston, VT to Manchester, VT 102.3 mi · 2h 45m

Continue From Manchester, VT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Manchester, VT to St Johnsbury, VT 135.5 mi · 2h 58m Manchester, VT to Milton, VT 115.6 mi · 3h 7m Manchester, VT to Williston, VT 102.3 mi · 2h 45m Manchester, VT to South Burlington, VT 102 mi · 2h 45m

Trips from Manchester, VT

Manchester, VT to St Johnsbury, VT

135.5 mi 2h 58m

Manchester, VT to Milton, VT

115.6 mi 3h 7m

Manchester, VT to Williston, VT

102.3 mi 2h 45m

Manchester, VT to South Burlington, VT

102 mi 2h 45m

Manchester, VT to Burlington, VT

99.8 mi 2h 44m

Manchester, VT to Montpelier, VT

99.7 mi 2h 30m

Manchester, VT to Barre, VT

97.9 mi 2h 31m

Manchester, VT to Shelburne, VT

92.9 mi 2h 29m

Manchester, VT to Hartford, VT

77.2 mi 1h 51m

Manchester, VT to Brattleboro, VT

47.5 mi 1h 21m

Manchester, VT to Springfield, VT

38.6 mi 1h 8m

Manchester, VT to North Bennington, VT

19.9 mi 35m

Manchester, VT to Dorset, VT

6.8 mi 12m

Driving from Manchester, VT

Expect an average of 80 miles and about 2h 4m behind the wheel when leaving Manchester, VT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 136 miles (3h 7m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Manchester, VT most often head toward St Johnsbury, VT (135.5 mi, 2h 58m), Milton, VT (115.6 mi, 3h 7m), Williston, VT (102.3 mi, 2h 45m), South Burlington, VT (102 mi, 2h 45m), and Burlington, VT (99.8 mi, 2h 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 80-mile trip from Manchester, VT, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Manchester, VT and 12 routes heading into Manchester, VT, covering 25 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 136 miles.

The longest mapped route from Manchester, VT covers 136 miles and takes approximately 3h 7m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Manchester, VT runs about 80 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 80-mile trip from Manchester, VT costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Manchester, VT include St Johnsbury, VT, Milton, VT, Williston, VT and South Burlington, VT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.