Origin
Manchester, VT
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, VT to Brattleboro, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
47.5 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, VT
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Brattleboro, VT
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Trip Overview
Connecting Manchester to Brattleboro via a 47.5-mile journey, this drive typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily handle it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 30, West River Road, and Depot Street, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $8. Both towns are located within the Northeast, ensuring you stay within a consistent regional landscape throughout the transit. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to move between these two Vermont hubs without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 30 | 30.8 mi | 52m |
| West River Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Depot Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 11 30 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Linden Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Seminary Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Canal Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 30
— 30.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on Seminary Avenue
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Seminary Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto VT 7A
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on VT 7A
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Depot Street
6
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Depot Street
7
Continue on VT 11; VT 30
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 11 30
8
Turn right onto VT 30
31 mi
·
52 min
·
Vermont Route 30
9
Continue on VT 30
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
West River Road
10
Continue on VT 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
11
Continue on US 5; VT 9
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Canal Street
13
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Manchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
VT 7A / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Turn right onto VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Navigation decision point
4
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
4
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.65 one way
$15.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Brattleboro, VT
Late night in Brattleboro on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Jamaica, VT
24 mi in
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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?
This trip functions as a highway-focused drive, with 71% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. You should prepare for a consistent pace, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.8 miles spent on Vermont Route 30. While the route maintains a steady flow, the transition between the highway sections and the local streets like Depot Street requires you to stay alert for changes in speed and road classification. Expect a functional experience behind the wheel that prioritizes direct movement over winding, technical backroads, making the drive feel predictable and reliable from start to finish.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on Vermont Route 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 30 and West River Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near VT 7A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manchester, VT to Brattleboro, VT is easy. At 1h 21m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (VT 7A / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.6 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on Vermont Route 30. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (VT 7A / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.6 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brattleboro, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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