Origin
Manchester, VT
Evening in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, VT to South Burlington, VT
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, VT
Mylo Kaye
South Burlington, VT
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Spanning 102 miles across Vermont, this journey from Manchester to South Burlington is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete. It is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily make the transit without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $16 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a budget-friendly option for your regional travels. The route primarily utilizes U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 116 to bridge these two Northeast locations. Because the duration is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace or add a stop along the way.
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 miles from Manchester, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing regional highway efficiency with more local road segments. With a 59% highway share, you will experience a blend of faster-paced travel and slower, more deliberate navigation. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on U.S. Route 7, where you will cover 25.8 miles at a time. The transition between U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 116 changes the feel of the road, requiring you to stay alert as the environment shifts. Expect a varied experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 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 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near VT 7A / Main Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Manchester, VT to South Burlington, VT is easy. At 2h 45m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (VT 7A / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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
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~2m in
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VT 7A / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A; VT 30 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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VT 7A / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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US 7 / U.S. Route 7
At end of road, turn left onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Navigation decision point
4
102 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
|
US 2 / Williston Road
Turn right onto US 2 / Williston Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 7 | 25.8 mi | 41m |
| Vermont Route 116 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| U.S. Route 7 North | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| Grove Street | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Case Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| South 116 Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Hinesburg Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 25.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, VT and South Burlington, 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 7A; VT 30
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on VT 7A; VT 30
186 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto VT 7A
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on VT 7A
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on VT 7A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Vermont Route 7A
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 7
26 mi
·
41 min
·
U.S. Route 7
11
Continue on US 4; US 7
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on US 7
14 mi
·
23 min
·
U.S. Route 7 North
13
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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Center Street
14
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Conant Square
15
Continue on US 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Grove Street
16
Continue on US 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Route 7 South
17
Turn right onto VT 116
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ossie Road
18
Turn left onto VT 116
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
19
Continue on VT 116
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Case Street
20
Continue on VT 116
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South 116 Road
21
Turn right onto VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
22
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Street
23
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
24
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
25
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockydale Road
26
Continue on VT 17; VT 116
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 116 Road
27
Continue on VT 116
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Vermont Route 116
28
Continue on VT 116
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Vermont Route 116
29
Continue on VT 116
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Hinesburg Road
30
Turn right onto US 2
177 ft
·
31 sec
·
Williston Road
31
Continue on US 2
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Williston Road
32
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive, you have the advantage of departing whenever it best suits your schedule. Planning for at least one stop will help you break up the 2-hour and 45-minute travel time, ensuring you arrive in South Burlington refreshed. Keep your fuel budget of $16 in mind when mapping out your departure, and ensure your tank is topped off to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the route's reliance on specific stretches like U.S. Route 7, monitor traffic reports for that section before you head out. Because the drive is under three hours, you don't need a rigid itinerary, so feel free to take your time and utilize that single recommended stop to stretch your legs.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Manchester, VT, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 miles.
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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 26m 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 South Burlington, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manchester, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manchester, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 7 for about 25.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Manchester, VT · 1h 26m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in South Burlington, VT
The final approach into South Burlington, 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 South Burlington, VT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.33 one way
$32.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $17.90 | $35.80 |
| premium | $4.83 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
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: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
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.
Destination
South Burlington, VT
Evening in South Burlington on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
2h 45m 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 South Burlington, VT covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 116, U.S. Route 7 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 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 $16.33 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Manchester, VT to South Burlington, VT is easy. At 2h 45m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 7A; VT 30 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (VT 7A / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Manchester, VT to South Burlington, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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