How far is Brookfield, CT from Manchester, CT?

The driving distance from Brookfield, CT to Manchester, CT is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.05 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.14 mi
80.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.14 mi
Kilometers
80.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.05 mi
Kilometers
106.3 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Wed, May 6, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Brookfield
Wed, May 6, 9:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-05-06T18:44
Arrive Manchester
Wed, May 6, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Prospect
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Brookfield
32.4 mi
00h 35m
To Manchester
33.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Federal Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Federal Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whisconier Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Whisconier Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hawleyville Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hawleyville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1655 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38.2 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    14.2 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester

    2196 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West

    1820 ft · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Center Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield and Manchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hawleyville Road
56.2 mi · 85%
Whisconier Road
4.11 mi · 6%
Center Street
2.32 mi · 4%
I 84 East
1.32 mi · 2%
US 6
0.42 mi · 1%
Middle Turnpike West
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hawleyville Road

Merge slight left

38.2 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
00h 35m from Brookfield
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brookfield and Rain Showers near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookfield to Manchester?

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Brookfield and 33.7 miles from Manchester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brookfield and Rain Showers near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prospect, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prospect.

RAIL

Wallingford station

14 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

15 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

23 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 50.14 mi (80.7 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population16,900
Coordinates41.4825900, -73.4095700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

Population57,362
Coordinates41.7759300, -72.5214800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Road (-73.409629, 41.482577)
End: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.38 $20.77
Premium $4.86 $11.32 $22.64
Diesel $6.00 $13.97 $27.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Manchester. The current time is 18:44:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.