How far is Whitingham, VT from Manchester Center, VT?

The driving distance from Whitingham, VT to Manchester Center, VT is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.41 mi
01h 20m
Flight
28.17 mi
45.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.41 mi
Kilometers
85.96 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester Center
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Whitingham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitingham
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Manchester Center
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitingham
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bennington
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Whitingham
26.7 mi
00h 40m
To Manchester Center
26.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitingham and Manchester Center.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 100

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 100

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    3245 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 100

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 8

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 8

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 9 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Vermont Route 9 West

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodford Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    129 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bennington Bypass

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bennington Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    21.2 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 11, VT 30

    1856 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Depot Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    57 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bonnet Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Bonnet Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bonnet Street

    26 m · 10 sec · Bonnet Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Bonnet Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bonnet Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bonnet Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
21.2 mi · 40%
Vermont Route 9 West
11.4 mi · 21%
Vermont Route 100
9.25 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 8
5.2 mi · 10%
Bennington Bypass
2.79 mi · 5%
Depot Street
1.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7

Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bennington
00h 40m from Whitingham
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitingham and Mostly Sunny near Manchester Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitingham to Manchester Center?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Whitingham and 26.8 miles from Manchester Center.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitingham and Mostly Sunny near Manchester Center.

Stop Ideas Near Bennington

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

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

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

52 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

52 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitingham and Manchester Center. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.33 km).

Whitingham

#1 Whitingham

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population1,271
Coordinates42.7892500, -72.8851000
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manchester Center

Situated in the southwestern corner of Vermont within Bennington County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 745 feet.

Population0
Coordinates43.1770200, -73.0570500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitingham (-72.8851, 42.78925)
End: Manchester Center (-73.05705, 43.17702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.58
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $8.29 $16.58
Mid-grade $4.95 $9.31 $18.62
Premium $5.43 $10.22 $20.43
Diesel $6.38 $12.00 $24.00

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitingham and Manchester Center. The current time is 15:38:25.

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.