How far is Manchester, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Manchester, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.54 mi
01h 21m
Flight
33.8 mi
54.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.8 mi
Kilometers
54.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.54 mi
Kilometers
76.51 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 11, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, Apr 11, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-11T05:10
Arrive Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 11, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jamaica
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Manchester
23.7 mi
00h 40m
To Brattleboro
23.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Seminary Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Seminary Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1639 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Depot Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 11 30

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 30

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

    30.8 mi · 52 min · Vermont Route 30

  9. 9

    Continue on West River Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · West River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Linden Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Linden Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 30
30.8 mi · 65%
West River Road
7.85 mi · 17%
Depot Street
3.24 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 11 30
3.15 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Linden Street
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 30

Turn right onto Vermont Route 30

30.8 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 40m from Manchester
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Manchester and 23.8 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

27 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

34 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Claremont

44 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 33.8 mi (54.4 km).

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#1 Manchester

Town in Vermont

Population4,214
Coordinates43.1636900, -73.0723300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-73.07233, 43.16369)
End: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Brattleboro. The current time is 05:10:50.

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.