How far is Bennington, VT from Manchester, VT?

The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Manchester, VT is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.73 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.71 mi
33.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.71 mi
Kilometers
33.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.73 mi
Kilometers
39.8 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-23T13:04
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arlington
VT

Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Bennington
12.4 mi
00h 20m
To Manchester
12.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    754 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto North Street

    1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    11 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 7

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 313: Arlington, Sunderland

    1127 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 313

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 313

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 7A

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 7A

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Seminary Avenue

    27 m · 3 sec · Seminary Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seminary Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Manchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
11 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 7A
5.78 mi · 23%
Main Street
3.82 mi · 15%
Vermont Route 313
1.97 mi · 8%
U.S. Route 7 North
0.97 mi · 4%
Depot Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

11 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 20m from Bennington
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Manchester?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bennington and 12.4 miles from Manchester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.

RAIL

Fort Edward station

41 mi away
70 East St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

50 mi away
267 Union Avenue
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

51 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

53 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 20.71 mi (33.33 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manchester

Town in Vermont

Population4,214
Coordinates43.1636900, -73.0723300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennington (-73.19677, 42.87813)
End: Manchester (-73.07233, 43.16369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.45
Diesel $6.00 $5.22 $10.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Manchester. The current time is 13:04:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.