Origin
Arlington, VT
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, VT to Manchester, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, VT
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Manchester, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and easy transition within Vermont, the 8.1-mile journey from Arlington to Manchester is an ideal choice. Covering this distance typically takes about 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 7A, Main Street, and Seminary Avenue to complete the transit between these two Northeast towns. Budgeting for this trip is straightforward, as you can expect to spend roughly $1 on fuel. Because the duration is so brief, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you total flexibility in your schedule. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, this short drive provides a simple, efficient connection between these two Vermont locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 7A | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Seminary Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 7A
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VT and Manchester, VT.
1
Start on VT 7A; VT 313
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
2
Continue on VT 7A
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Seminary Avenue
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Seminary Avenue
4
Arrive at destination
Seminary Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Seminary Avenue
Turn left onto Seminary Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Manchester, VT
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you traverse this 8.1-mile corridor. With a highway share of 54%, the route balances faster stretches with more localized navigation as you approach your destination. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey occurs on Vermont Route 7A, where you will cover 4.4 miles of the total distance. As you transition from the highway segments onto Main Street and Seminary Avenue, the driving pace shifts to accommodate local traffic patterns. Being behind the wheel here feels like a standard regional transit, offering a direct path without the complexity of long-haul travel.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Vermont Route 7A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near Seminary Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arlington, VT to Manchester, VT is easy. At 15m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8 miles (Seminary Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
991 ft
624 ft
Total Climb
366 ft
Total Descent
136 ft
Highest Point
991 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
366 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Vermont Route 7A. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 8 miles (Seminary Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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