How far is Burlington, VT from Manchester Center, VT?
The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Manchester Center, VT is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Manchester Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Manchester Center.
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Start on Main Street
154 m · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street
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Continue on Shelburne Street
566 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street
34 m · 2 sec · Shelburne Street
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Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street
1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
106 m · 17 sec
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Exit the rotary onto VT 125
59.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 7A
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bonnet Street
2 m · 1 sec · Bonnet Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bonnet Street
26 m · 10 sec · Bonnet Street
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Continue on Bonnet Street
18 m · 2 sec · Bonnet Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bonnet Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Manchester Center.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
VT 125
Exit the rotary onto VT 125
59.2 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Manchester Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Manchester Center?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Burlington and 49.3 miles from Manchester Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Manchester Center.
Stop Ideas Near Brandon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brandon.
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Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Manchester Center. Straight-line distance: 90.07 mi (144.96 km).
#1 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester Center
Situated in the southwestern corner of Vermont within Bennington County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 745 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.1770200, -73.0570500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester Center (-73.05705, 43.17702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.41 | $15.35 | $30.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $18.91 | $37.82 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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