How far is Manchester, VT from Sunderland, VT?

The driving distance from Manchester, VT to Sunderland, VT is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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
4.46 mi
00h 08m
Flight
3.8 mi
6.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.8 mi
Kilometers
6.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.46 mi
Kilometers
7.17 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunderland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-15T11:04
Arrive Sunderland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:14 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
2.2 mi
00h 04m
To Sunderland
2.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Seminary Avenue

    27 m · 9 sec · Seminary Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2365 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunderland Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sunderland Hill Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunderland Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
3.11 mi · 70%
Sunderland Hill Road
0.87 mi · 20%
Main Street
0.45 mi · 10%
Seminary Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

River Road

Turn left onto River Road

3.11 mi · 00h 07m

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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
3.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 04m from Manchester
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near Sunderland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 2.2 miles from Manchester and 2.2 miles from Sunderland.

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

The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near Sunderland.

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 Sunderland. Straight-line distance: 3.8 mi (6.12 km).

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#1 Manchester

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Sunderland

Town in Vermont

Population947
Coordinates43.1134100, -73.1031600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Seminary Avenue (-73.072341, 43.163559)
End: Sunderland Hill Road (-73.103219, 43.11351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.6 L · about $0.63
Round trip
$1.26
0.32 gal · 1.2 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.63 $1.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.71 $1.43
Premium $4.86 $0.78 $1.55
Diesel $6.00 $0.96 $1.92

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Sunderland. The current time is 11:04:45.

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.