Origin
Manchester, VT
Afternoon in Manchester on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, VT to Readsboro, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
49.4 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, VT
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Readsboro, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, VT to Readsboro, VT covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Route 7, Vermont Route 9, Vermont Route 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on U.S. Route 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 49.4 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.3 miles on U.S. Route 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 9. You will hit about 9 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
5/10
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 49.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 24.2 miles (VT 279 / Bennington Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
VT 279 / Bennington Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto VT 279 / Bennington Bypass toward VT 279 East: Brattleboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward VT 279 East: Brattleboro
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
VT 9 / Main Street
Turn left onto VT 9 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100 / Vermont Route 100
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 21.3 mi | 28m |
| Vermont Route 9 | 11.4 mi | 17m |
| Vermont Route 8 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 100 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Bennington Bypass | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Depot Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Woodford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 21.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, VT and Readsboro, 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 left at fork onto VT 279
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bennington Bypass
Toward VT 279 East: Brattleboro
11
Turn left onto VT 9
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on VT 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodford Road
13
Continue on VT 9
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Vermont Route 9
14
Turn right onto VT 8
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Vermont Route 8
15
At end of road, turn left onto VT 100
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 100
16
Continue on VT 100
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
VT 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Manchester, VT · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Manchester, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Readsboro, VT
The final approach into Readsboro, VT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.95 one way
$15.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Readsboro, VT
Afternoon in Readsboro on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
4 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
1h 14m 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 Readsboro, VT covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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 9, Vermont Route 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 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 $7.95 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 49.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 24.2 miles (VT 279 / Bennington Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Manchester, VT to Readsboro, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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