Manchester to Burlington Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Manchester, NH to Burlington, VT (145 miles). Connects Manchester to Vermont via I-93/I-89.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Manchester to Burlington?
Manchester to Burlington is a 145-mile lane paying about $370 - $435 per load, near $2.55 - $3.00 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, cross-border-connected freight and air-cargo-connected freight.
- Distance
- 145 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $370 - $435
- Rate per mile
- $2.55 - $3.00
- Transit time
- Same day / 2.5-3 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and shift with fuel prices and winter weather. See our dispatch fee structure.
Manchester to Burlington
Manchester to Burlington is a 145-mile, roughly 2.5-hour run northwest on I-93 and I-89, connecting New Hampshire's biggest air-cargo market to Vermont's largest city and a key gateway for US-Canada freight. Old Dominion Freight Line's Burlington service center connects shippers to Montreal and Quebec, positioning this corridor as a cross-border link.
Origin
Manchester, NH
Destination
Burlington, VT
Distance
145 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 2.5-3 hrs
Average Rate
$370 - $435
Rate per Mile
$2.55 - $3.00
145-mile lane, about 2.5 hours on I-93 and I-89
Burlington serves as a key gateway for freight traveling between the US and Canada
Old Dominion Freight Line's Burlington service center connects shippers to Montreal and Quebec
Manchester to Burlington: route facts a driver should know
GlobalFoundries just announced a $16 billion investment near Burlington
GlobalFoundries announced a $16 billion plan in June 2025 to expand US semiconductor manufacturing, with a portion funding gallium nitride chip development at its Essex Junction plant near Burlington.
Source: Vermont Business Magazine, GlobalFoundries investment coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
DEKA Research anchors Manchester's historic Millyard
DEKA Research & Development is headquartered in Manchester's historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings and employs over 1,000 engineers, technicians, and support staff.
Source: Wikipedia, DEKA (company). Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Manchester to Burlington?
About $144.33 this week. The lane is 145 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 22 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.47 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 145 mi
- Diesel needed
- 22 gal
- Price used
- $6.47/gal
- Fuel cost
- $144.33
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, cross-border-connected freight and air-cargo-connected freight fill the trailers heading northwest.
- Consumer Goods
- Manufacturing Equipment
- Dairy Products
What makes the Manchester to Burlington lane difficult?
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
Winter weather across northern New England can affect road conditions from November through March
Winter weather across northern New England can affect road conditions from November through March.
Cross-border-connected freight can require additional documentation
Cross-border-connected freight can require additional documentation.
What freight moves on the Manchester to Burlington lane?
What travels between Manchester and Burlington, and why the US-Canada gateway role matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Manufacturing Equipment
- •Dairy Products
Secondary Commodities
- •Cross-border-connected freight (Montreal, Quebec)
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (Manchester)
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Cross-border-connected freight (steady)
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (steady)
When is the Manchester to Burlington lane busiest?
Retail timing and steady cross-border freight both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays and during winter weather.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady cross-border-connected freight year-round
- •Summer freight demand
Hurricane Risk?
None. Winter weather across northern New England is this corridor's real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round, without a major seasonal swing to plan around.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Manchester to Burlington lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need documentation.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
1-2 days out is typical for this haul.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical cross-border-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a fast winter delivery without checking road conditions.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Manchester to Burlington
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At 145 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run.
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Semiconductor component freight is worth asking about given the growing chip plant near Burlington.
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Engineering freight out of Manchester is another option here.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Manchester to Burlington lane?
Burlington's US-Canada gateway role makes a southeastbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Burlington, VT
- •Regional distribution hubs near Burlington
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
With connections to Montreal and Quebec, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Use Burlington-to-Montreal for cross-border-capable carriers, or Burlington-to-Albany for a New York connection. You can also take I-89 south to Concord/Manchester for domestic repositioning.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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The Burlington-area semiconductor buildout gives you real backhaul options for specialized freight.
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Manchester's manufacturing base keeps eastbound loads flowing too.
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This lane crosses two of New England's most genuinely active specialty-manufacturing markets.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Manchester to Burlington lane?
Three notes before this cross-border-gateway run.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Check northern New England winter conditions before a late-fall through early-spring run.
Confirm documentation requirements before hauling cross-border-connected freight.
Vermont's dairy industry, worth $5.4 billion a year, keeps steady freight moving alongside the growing chip plant near Burlington.
Manchester to Burlington Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Burlington's Canada gateway role, and winter weather.
The lane data shows about $370 - $435 per load, or $2.55 - $3.00 a mile, across 145 miles.
It serves as a key gateway for freight traveling between the US and Canada, with connections to Montreal and Quebec.
About 2.5 hours for the 145 miles.
Reasonably, given the city's role as a US-Canada freight gateway.
Other New Hampshire freight lanes we dispatch
- Manchester to Albany
- Manchester to New York
- Manchester to Springfield
- Manchester to Philadelphia
- Manchester to Baltimore
- Manchester to Montreal
Local resources
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