How far is Manchester Center, VT from South Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Manchester Center, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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 Addison County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester Center and South Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester Center and South Burlington.
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Start on Bonnet Street
11 m · 2 sec · Bonnet Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
22 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 7A
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 7A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
25.8 mi · 41 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
111 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Case Street
6 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Continue on South 116 Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street
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Continue on Main Street
798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Street
2605 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on North 116 Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Vermont Route 116
8.7 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116
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Continue on Hinesburg Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Hinesburg Road
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Turn right onto Williston Road
54 m · 32 sec · Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester Center and South Burlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
U.S. Route 7
At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
25.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester Center and Mostly Sunny near South Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester Center to South Burlington?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Leicester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Manchester Center and 46.8 miles from South Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester Center and Mostly Sunny near South Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Leicester
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 Leicester.
Ticonderoga station
Castleton station
Rutland station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester Center and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 89.31 mi (143.73 km).
#1 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 |
#2 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
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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