How far is Erie, PA from Manchester, VT?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Manchester, VT is about 430.9 miles (693.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 363.4 miles (584.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
430.95 mi
08h 54m
Flight
363.38 mi
584.8 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Erie.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
363.38 mi
Kilometers
584.8 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
430.95 mi
Kilometers
693.55 km
Drive Time
08h 54m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Fri, May 1, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Fri, May 1, 12:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-30T18:28
Arrive Manchester
Fri, May 1, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:54 PM to 4:24 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Jordan
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Erie
215.1 mi
04h 27m
To Manchester
215.9 mi
04h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    703 ft · 35 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway

    1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Station Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    14.2 mi · 17 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    346.9 mi · 6 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Cohoes

    29.2 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bennington Connector

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bennington Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on Bennington Bypass

    3 mi · 4 min · Bennington Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 67 A, VT 7 A: North Bennington

    1662 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Bennington Road

    1338 ft · 32 sec · North Bennington Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Berard Street

    113 m · 11 sec · Berard Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Harwood Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Harwood Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 7A

    15.1 mi · 25 min · Vermont Route 7A

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Seminary Avenue

    27 m · 3 sec · Seminary Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seminary Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
347 mi · 81%
NY 7 East
29.2 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 7A
15.1 mi · 4%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
14.2 mi · 3%
I 87 North
7.66 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Continue on New York State Thruway

347 mi · 06h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
363.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
04h 27m from Erie
Leave By
6:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Rain near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 430.9 miles (693.5 km) and usually takes 08h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.1 miles from Erie and 215.9 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 363.4 miles (584.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.15 one way or $124.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Rain near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

21 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

26 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

84 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

93 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 363.38 mi (584.8 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Manchester

Town in Vermont

Population4,214
Coordinates43.1636900, -73.0723300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Manchester (-73.07233, 43.16369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 694 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.21 gal
57.56 L · about $62.15
Round trip
$124.30
30.42 gal · 115.12 L
Estimated CO2
135.2 kg one way
Round trip: 270.3 kg / 596 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $62.15 $124.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $69.95 $139.90
Premium $4.95 $75.35 $150.70
Diesel $5.98 $90.96 $181.91

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 Pennsylvania · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Manchester. The current time is 18:28:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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