Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Rupert, VT
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Manchester, VT to Rupert, VT is 14.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Route 315, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It’s a quick and easy drive, perfect for a leisurely morning or an afternoon excursion. You won't need to worry about significant time commitments or extensive planning for this brief trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 315 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Dorset West Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 30 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Seminary Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 153 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, VT and Rupert, VT.
Start on Seminary Avenue
Turn left onto West Road
Turn left onto VT 30
Turn left onto West Road
Continue on Dorset West Road
At end of road, turn left onto VT 315
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto VT 30 / Vermont Route 30
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto VT 315 / Route 315
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $5.30 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Rupert on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
About 44% of this drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on Route 315 covering 5.8 miles. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, so expect transitions as you move between them. The route offers a blend of open road and more local driving, giving you a feel for the Vermont landscape without demanding constant attention.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m 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 (West Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (VT 30 / Vermont Route 30): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (West Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
966 ft
Total Descent
1,017 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
~11.4 mi in
Elevation Range
773 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
VT
Cuisine: coffee_shop;local;tea
Hours: Th-Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: Su-Mo,We-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:...
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 06:00-18:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Hours: Th-Tu 07:30-14:00; We off
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Manchester, VT
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Manchester, VT
Cuisine: asian;burmese
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: sushi
Hours: We-Sa 16:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: italian;pizza
Hours: 11:30-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: diner
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-12:30; Sa-Su 07:00-13:30
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Manchester Center, VT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-19:00
Visit websitePark
Near the end, right off the route
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, short detour
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
District
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Museum
Around the midpoint, right off the route
VT
Visit websiteDistrict
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Aircraft_wreck
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
VT
Visit websiteMotel
Near the start, short detour
Manchester Center, VT
Motel
Near the start, short detour
Guest_house
Near the start, short detour
Motel
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1761
Manchester is a town in southernwestern Vermont, nestled at the foot of 3,816-foot Mount Equinox. It has a tranquil old-world atmosphere, and Manchester Center is a shopper's paradise that is completely different from the village with its signs, sights and many shops. Manchester is also home to Hildene, Robert Todd Lincoln's 412-acre summer estate.
Top landmarks
Founded 1761
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
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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