How far is Manchester, VT from Rupert, VT?
The driving distance from Manchester, VT to Rupert, VT is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Rupert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Rupert.
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Start on Seminary Avenue
27 m · 10 sec · Seminary Avenue
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Turn left onto West Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 30
2737 ft · 1 min · Vermont Route 30
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Turn left onto West Road
3224 ft · 1 min · West Road
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Continue on Dorset West Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Dorset West Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 315
5.8 mi · 9 min · Route 315
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 153
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Rupert.
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.
Route 315
At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 315
5.81 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Rupert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Rupert?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Dorset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Manchester and 8 miles from Rupert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Rupert.
Stop Ideas Near Dorset
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 Dorset.
Okemo, Vermont
Fort Edward station
Fair Haven, Vermont
Castleton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Rupert. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.22 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Vermont
| Population | 4,214 |
| Coordinates | 43.1636900, -73.0723300 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rupert
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
| Population | 682 |
| Coordinates | 43.2598000, -73.2228900 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rupert Mountain Road (-73.222905, 43.259811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
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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