How far is Manchester, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Manchester, VT to Burlington, VT is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
100.43 mi
02h 21m
Flight
90.93 mi
146.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.93 mi
Kilometers
146.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.43 mi
Kilometers
161.63 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 30, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 30, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-30T17:11
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 30, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Brandon
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Manchester
49.9 mi
01h 11m
To Burlington
50.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    57 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 7A

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 7A

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7

    25.8 mi · 41 min · U.S. Route 7

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  13. 13

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  15. 15

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  21. 21

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Shelburne Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street

    555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint Paul Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    154 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
28.9 mi · 29%
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 14%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 12%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 11%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 10%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
90.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
01h 11m from Manchester
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Manchester and Light Rain near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Manchester and 50.5 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Manchester and Light Rain near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

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

RAIL

Castleton station

22 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Rutland station

23 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

25 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

27 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 90.93 mi (146.34 km).

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#1 Manchester

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Seminary Avenue (-73.072341, 43.163559)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.01
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.00 $28.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.86 $17.25 $34.49
Diesel $6.00 $21.29 $42.58

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Burlington. The current time is 17:11:41.

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.