How far is Burlington, VT from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Burlington, VT to Manchester, NH is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.58 mi
03h 16m
Flight
134.74 mi
216.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.74 mi
Kilometers
216.84 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.58 mi
Kilometers
266.47 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Aug 15, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Sat, Aug 15, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-08-14T21:45
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Aug 15, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Jericho
VT

Town in Vermont, USA

From Burlington
82.7 mi
01h 38m
To Manchester
82.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Aug 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Aug 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    1059 ft · 35 sec · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 South: Montpelier

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    149.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  12. 12

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
150 mi · 90%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.15 mi · 1%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 1%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi
Eddy Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jericho
01h 38m from Burlington
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Burlington and 82.8 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Jericho

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jericho, 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 Jericho.

RAIL

White River Junction

7 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

25 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Randolph station

34 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Claremont

37 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 134.74 mi (216.84 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-73.21207, 44.47588)
End: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.86 $28.37 $56.74
Diesel $6.00 $35.02 $70.04

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 · Aug 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Manchester. The current time is 21:45:55.

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.