Trip from Manchester, VT to Bennington, VT

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

39m

Distance

26 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

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.

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit through Vermont, the 26-mile journey from Manchester to Bennington is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the trip, keeping costs very low for your budget. The route relies primarily on U.S. Route 7, moving you efficiently through the Northeast region. Because the trip is so short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure whenever it best suits your schedule. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Vermont towns.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This 26-mile stretch is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of your time spent on main roads like U.S. Route 7. You will settle into a consistent pace on the longest uninterrupted segment, which covers 22.2 miles of the total distance. The transition from U.S. Route 7 into local roads like Depot Street and Main Street marks the final phase of your arrival. While the highway sections provide a reliable and efficient ride, the shift toward town streets requires you to stay alert for changing speed limits. It is a functional, direct route that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 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 22.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Depot Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near VT 7A / Main 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 26 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 0.8 miles (VT 7A / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | VT 7A / Main Street

Enter roundabout onto VT 7A / Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street

Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3

2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward US 7 South: Bennington

Navigation decision point

Toward US 7 South: Bennington

3

2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 7 / U.S. Route 7

Merge onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7

Merge point - match speed before joining

5

24.2 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 7 / U.S. Route 7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7 toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Route 7	22.2 mi	30m
Depot Street	1.7 mi	4m
Main Street	1.3 mi	3m
North Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Bennington Bypass	0.2 mi	<1m
Seminary Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: U.S. Route 7 — 22.2 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, VT and Bennington, VT.

1

Start on Seminary Avenue

90 ft · 7 sec · Seminary Avenue

2

Turn slight left onto VT 7A

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

3

Enter roundabout onto VT 7A

93 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

4

Continue on VT 7A

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Main Street

5

Enter roundabout onto VT 11; VT 30

8 ft · 0 sec · Depot Street

6

Continue on VT 11; VT 30

1.3 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 7 South: Bennington

8

Merge onto US 7

21 mi · 28 min · U.S. Route 7

9

Merge onto US 7; VT 279

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Bennington Bypass

10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · U.S. Route 7

Toward US 7 South: Bennington Downtown

11

Continue on US 7

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Street

12

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street

13

Turn left onto VT 9

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street

14

Arrive at destination

VT 9

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.19 one way

$8.37 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$4.61	$9.21
premium	$4.86	$4.98	$9.96
diesel	$5.61	$5.74	$11.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.8	$2.73	$1.25
Efficient EV	6.5	$2.28	$1.04
EV Truck/SUV	10.4	$3.64	$1.66

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Manchester, VT

Late night in Manchester on Friday

Local time

1:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bennington, VT

Late night in Bennington on Friday

Local time

1:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m 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 Manchester, VT to Bennington, VT covers 26 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are U.S. Route 7, Depot Street, 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 13 miles from Manchester, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.19 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 26 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 0.8 miles (VT 7A / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (VT 11; VT 30 / Depot Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Manchester, VT to Bennington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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