Origin
North Bennington, VT
Late night in North Bennington on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bennington, VT to Manchester, 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.
North Bennington, VT
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Manchester, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in Vermont, the 19.9-mile journey between North Bennington and Manchester is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that leaves plenty of time for activities at either end. Expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire drive, which remains very budget-friendly. Because of the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or mid-trip hotel stops. Both locations are situated in the Northeast, ensuring a consistent regional experience throughout your travel. This route is best suited for those who prioritize efficiency over a long-haul road trip experience.
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 | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 7A
— 14 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bennington, VT and Manchester, VT.
1
Start on VT 67
20 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bank Street
2
Turn left onto VT 67
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto VT 67
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 67 East
4
At end of road, turn left onto VT 7A
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
5
Continue on VT 7A
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto Seminary Avenue
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Seminary Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
Seminary Avenue
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 67 / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 67 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 67 / Vermont Route 67 East
Turn right onto VT 67 / Vermont Route 67 East
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A
At end of road, turn left onto VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Seminary Avenue
Turn left onto Seminary Avenue
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
Manchester, VT
Late night in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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 cooler 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 highway-focused drive is characterized by a high 80% highway share, allowing for a steady pace between your starting point and destination. You will navigate primarily via Vermont Route 7A, Main Street, and Vermont Route 67 East. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on a 14-mile stretch along Vermont Route 7A, which serves as the backbone of the trip. The road personality transitions from local access roads to more sustained highway driving, offering a predictable rhythm for the driver. You won't encounter any mandatory stops, providing an uninterrupted flow that helps you reach Manchester quickly.
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 67 / 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 67 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 67 / Vermont Route 67 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A): 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 67 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VT 67 / Vermont Route 67 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (VT 7A / Vermont Route 7A): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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