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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on State Street
703 ft · 35 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway
1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
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Continue on Station Road
1 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Take the exit slight right
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
14.2 mi · 17 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
346.9 mi · 6 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Cohoes
29.2 mi · 46 min
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Turn straight onto Bennington Connector
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bennington Connector
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Continue on Bennington Bypass
3 mi · 4 min · Bennington Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 67 A, VT 7 A: North Bennington
1662 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto North Bennington Road
1338 ft · 32 sec · North Bennington Road
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Turn left onto Berard Street
113 m · 11 sec · Berard Street
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Turn straight onto Harwood Hill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Harwood Hill Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 7A
15.1 mi · 25 min · Vermont Route 7A
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Continue on Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Seminary Avenue
27 m · 3 sec · Seminary Avenue
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
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347 mi · 06h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 363.38 mi (584.8 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Town in Vermont
| Population | 4,214 |
| Coordinates | 43.1636900, -73.0723300 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-73.07233, 43.16369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 694 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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