How far is Waterbury, VT from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Waterbury, VT to Manchester, NH is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.97 mi
02h 45m
Flight
113.27 mi
182.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.27 mi
Kilometers
182.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.97 mi
Kilometers
225.26 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Nov 5, 12:48 AM EST
Return by in Waterbury
Thu, Nov 5, 3:34 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-11-04T22:03
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Nov 5, 12:48 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterbury
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
NH

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Waterbury
69.9 mi
01h 22m
To Manchester
70.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 7:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stowe Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Stowe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1530 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100

    10 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100

    1065 ft · 32 sec · Vermont Route 100

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 89 South: Middlesex, Montpelier

    934 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    124.6 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  14. 14

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
125 mi · 89%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 9%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 1%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi
Eddy Road
0.32 mi
North Main Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
01h 22m from Waterbury
Leave By
12:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Waterbury and 70.1 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.30 one way or $42.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waterbury and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

5 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

46 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 113.27 mi (182.29 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

Town in Vermont

Population5,160
Coordinates44.3378300, -72.7562300
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-72.75623, 44.33783)
End: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $21.30
Round trip
$42.60
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $21.30 $42.60
Mid-grade $4.88 $24.09 $48.18
Premium $5.35 $26.40 $52.81
Diesel $6.36 $31.42 $62.85

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 · Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Manchester. The current time is 22:03:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.