Drive Time
7h 9m
Distance
431.9 mi
695 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
Photo: Michael Taccetta
The drive from Manchester, VT to Erie, PA covers 431.9 miles and takes about 7h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Depot Street, US 7 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
215.9 miles from Manchester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 9m drive with frequent turns across 431.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Depot Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 7 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Troy | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bennington Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bennington Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mapletown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, VT and Erie, PA.
Start on Seminary Avenue
Turn slight left onto Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Depot Street
Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street
Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington
Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
Take the exit slight right toward Troy
Merge slight left onto Bennington Bypass
Continue on Bennington Connector
Continue on Mapletown Road
Continue straight
Turn right
Keep slight left to continue on Collar City Bridge
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
Continue on AMVETS Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
Turn right onto Station Road
Continue on Bayfront Connector
Continue on East Bayfront Parkway
Turn left onto East 10th Street
Turn right onto State Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.9 miles or 3h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Manchester, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manchester, VT
This is one driving day of about 431.9 miles and 7h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 215.9 mi from Manchester, VT · 3h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
216 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 215.9 miles from Manchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Erie, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Erie, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$67.08 one way
$134.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $75.79 | $151.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $82.61 | $165.21 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $101.97 | $203.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.6 | 1 | $45.35 | $20.73 |
| Efficient EV | 108 | 1 | $37.79 | $17.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.8 | 2 | $60.47 | $27.64 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Erie on Saturday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Schenectady, NY
216 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Manchester, VT or browse trips ending in Erie, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse VT road trips.
Explore maps for Manchester, VT or Erie, PA on MapSof.net.
