How far is Manchester, VT from Readsboro, VT?
The driving distance from Manchester, VT to Readsboro, VT is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
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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 01h 03m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Readsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Readsboro.
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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 1 toward Depot Street
2 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Depot Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington
1214 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21.3 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Bennington Bypass
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bennington Bypass
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Turn left onto Main Street
710 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Woodford Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 9
11.4 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 9
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 8
5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 8
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 100
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100
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Continue on Main Street
2796 ft · 56 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 Readsboro.
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.
U.S. Route 7
Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Readsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Readsboro?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Old Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Manchester and 25 miles from Readsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Readsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Old Bennington
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 Old Bennington.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Saratoga Springs, NY
Albany–Rensselaer
Fort Edward station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Readsboro. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Vermont
| Population | 4,214 |
| Coordinates | 43.1636900, -73.0723300 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Readsboro
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 720 |
| Coordinates | 42.7717500, -72.9473200 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.947262, 42.771855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
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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