How far is Ansonia, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Ansonia, CT to Manchester, CT is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ansonia and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia and Manchester.
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Start on East Main Street
86 m · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Derby Avenue
71 m · 5 sec · Derby Avenue
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Turn left onto Academy Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Academy Hill Road
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Continue on Sentinel Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sentinel Hill Road
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Turn left onto New Haven Avenue
2914 ft · 51 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Derby Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: New Haven
764 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
25.2 mi · 31 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester
2196 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West
1820 ft · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West
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Turn right onto Center Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ansonia and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
25.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny near Ansonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ansonia to Manchester?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Ansonia and 28 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Ansonia is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ansonia and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 41.38 mi (66.59 km).
#1 Ansonia
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 18,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.3462100, -73.0790000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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