Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
102.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
The drive from Manchester, VT to Essex Junction, VT covers 102.9 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Route 7A, Route 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.5 miles from Manchester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 102.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 7A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 7 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Conant Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grove Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, VT and Essex Junction, VT.
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 2 toward Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
Continue on Vermont Route 7A
At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
Continue on Center Street
Continue on Conant Square
Continue on Grove Street
Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
Turn right onto Ossie Road
Turn left onto Church Street
Continue on Case Street
Continue on South 116 Road
Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
Continue on West Street
Continue on Main Street
Continue on East Street
Continue on Rockydale Road
Continue on North 116 Road
Continue on Vermont Route 116
Continue on Vermont Route 116
Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A
Continue on Saint George Road
Continue on Essex Road
Continue on Park Street
Turn slight right onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Essex Junction, VT 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manchester, VT
This is one driving day of about 102.9 miles and 2h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.5 mi from Manchester, VT · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
The final approach into Essex Junction, VT 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 Essex Junction, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.98 one way
$31.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $18.06 | $36.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.68 | $39.36 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $24.29 | $48.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.80 | $4.94 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.41 | $6.59 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Essex Junction on Saturday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Rome, NY
51 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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