How far is Manchester, VT from North Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Manchester, VT to North Bennington, VT is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.93 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.27 mi
29.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.27 mi
Kilometers
29.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.93 mi
Kilometers
32.08 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bennington
Thu, Apr 30, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 30, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-30T18:33
Arrive North Bennington
Thu, Apr 30, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arlington
VT

Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Manchester
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To North Bennington
10 mi
00h 15m

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
56°F
Thursday

Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and North Bennington.

  1. 1

    Start on Seminary Avenue

    27 m · 9 sec · Seminary Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 7A

    14 mi · 23 min · Vermont Route 7A

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 67 East

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 67 East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1323 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bank Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 7A
14 mi · 70%
Main Street
3.93 mi · 20%
Vermont Route 67 East
2 mi · 10%
Seminary Avenue
0.02 mi
Bank Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 7A

Continue on Vermont Route 7A

14 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 15m from Manchester
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Manchester and Rain then Chance Rain Showers near North Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to North Bennington?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Manchester and 10 miles from North Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Manchester and Rain then Chance Rain Showers near North Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Fort Edward station

41 mi away
70 East St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

50 mi away
267 Union Avenue
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

51 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

53 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and North Bennington. Straight-line distance: 18.27 mi (29.4 km).

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#1 Manchester

Town in Vermont

Population4,214
Coordinates43.1636900, -73.0723300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
North Bennington

#2 North Bennington

Village in Vermont

Population1,694
Coordinates42.9303600, -73.2426100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Seminary Avenue (-73.072341, 43.163559)
End: Main Street (-73.242573, 42.930365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $4.86 $3.40 $6.80
Diesel $6.00 $4.20 $8.40

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 North Bennington. The current time is 18:33:01.

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.