Origin
Bennington, VT
Late night in Bennington on Friday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, VT to Manchester, VT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, VT
Andrea Davis
Manchester, VT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting Bennington to Manchester, this 24.7-mile journey is a quick, straightforward transit through Vermont’s Northeast region. You can expect to reach your destination in about 40 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly economical and avoids the need for a complex overnight split. You will primarily navigate via U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 7A, and Main Street. It is an ideal route for travelers looking for an efficient connection between these two Vermont hubs without the hassle of a long-haul itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This 40-minute excursion is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of your time spent on faster roadways. You will encounter a mix of transit styles, anchored by an 11-mile uninterrupted stretch on U.S. Route 7 that allows for steady cruising. As you move between the two towns, the road transitions from major highway corridors into the local character of Main Street. Expect a consistent pace that favors direct travel over technical or winding backroads. Being behind the wheel here feels functional and direct, providing a reliable link between your points of departure and arrival.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 7A. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 7 / North Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 7 / North Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.1 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 7 / North Street
Merge onto US 7 / North Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward VT 313: Arlington, Sunderland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Sunderland
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
VT 313 / Vermont Route 313
Turn left onto VT 313 / Vermont Route 313
Navigation decision point
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313 / Vermont Route 7A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bennington, VT to Manchester, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Sunderland along the way.
Sunderland
13.1 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 11 mi | 14m |
| Vermont Route 7A | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 313 | 2 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bennington Bypass | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 11 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Manchester, VT.
1
Start on VT 9
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
3
Merge onto US 7
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Street
4
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
5
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bennington Bypass
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
11 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Route 7
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 3
Toward VT 313: Arlington, Sunderland
8
Turn left onto VT 313
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermont Route 313
9
At end of road, turn right onto VT 7A; VT 313
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on VT 7A
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto Seminary Avenue
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Seminary Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Seminary Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Manchester, VT
Late night in Manchester on Friday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bennington, VT to Manchester, VT covers 24.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 7A, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Bennington, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 7 / North Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.1 miles (US 7 / U.S. Route 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bennington, VT to Manchester, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Sunderland along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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