Origin
Manchester, VT
Morning in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, VT to North Bennington, VT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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North Bennington, VT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Manchester and North Bennington covers a short 19.9-mile stretch that typically takes about 35 minutes to complete. Because of the quick transit time, this route is easily managed as a simple day trip within Vermont’s Northeast region. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 7A, Main Street, and Vermont Route 67 East to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at $3, the drive is budget-friendly and straightforward for any traveler. Whether you are moving between these two towns for business or leisure, the lack of required stops makes it a highly efficient connection. It is the perfect distance for a quick morning or afternoon excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 7A | 14 mi | 22m |
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 67 East | 2 mi | 4m |
| Seminary Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bank Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 7A
— 14 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, VT and North Bennington, VT.
1
Start on Seminary Avenue
90 ft
·
8 sec
·
Seminary Avenue
2
Turn right onto VT 7A
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on VT 7A
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
4
Turn right onto VT 67
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 67 East
5
Turn left onto VT 67
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto VT 67
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bank Street
7
Arrive at destination
VT 67
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 7A / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 7A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
17.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
VT 67 / Vermont Route 67 East
Turn right onto VT 67 / Vermont Route 67 East
Navigation decision point
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
VT 67 / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 67 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
VT 67 / Bank Street
Turn right onto VT 67 / Bank Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
North Bennington, VT
Morning in North Bennington on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
35m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of your journey spent on faster-paced roads. You can expect a consistent flow, particularly during the longest single stretch of 14 miles along Vermont Route 7A. The road transitions from this primary artery into local segments on Main Street and Vermont Route 67 East as you approach North Bennington. While the majority of the drive maintains a steady highway feel, the final approach requires shifting your focus to local road navigation. You will find that the experience is defined by efficiency and directness rather than winding, technical turns.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Vermont Route 7A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 7A and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VT 7A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 7A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (VT 67 / Vermont Route 67 East): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (VT 67 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VT 7A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (VT 67 / Vermont Route 67 East): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (VT 67 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Bennington, 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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