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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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 21m.
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 Rutland County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
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.
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Start on Seminary Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Seminary Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1639 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
57 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
5 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
4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square
114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Shelburne Street
1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street
42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street
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Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street
555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street
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Continue on Saint Paul Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
154 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brandon.
Castleton station
Rutland station
Ticonderoga station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 90.93 mi (146.34 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Vermont
| Population | 4,214 |
| Coordinates | 43.1636900, -73.0723300 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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