How far is Cheshire, CT from Manchester, CT?

The driving distance from Cheshire, CT to Manchester, CT is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
37.33 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.38 mi
44.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.38 mi
Kilometers
44.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.33 mi
Kilometers
60.07 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Mon, May 25, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Cheshire
Mon, May 25, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheshire
2026-05-25T09:57
Arrive Manchester
Mon, May 25, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheshire
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Cheshire
17.2 mi
00h 22m
To Manchester
20.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Memorial Day
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    157 m · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodbury Court

    93 m · 15 sec · Woodbury Court

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Academy Road

    610 ft · 14 sec · Academy Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    783 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 691 East: Meriden

    1257 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Downtown, Meriden

    1308 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2196 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West

    1820 ft · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Center Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 46%
I 691 East
5.71 mi · 15%
Highland Avenue
3.85 mi · 10%
Broad Street
2.64 mi · 7%
Center Street
2.32 mi · 6%
I 84 East
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 22m from Cheshire
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cheshire and Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Cheshire and 20.1 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin, 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 Berlin.

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheshire and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.06 km).

Cheshire

#1 Cheshire

Town in Connecticut

Population28,806
Coordinates41.4989900, -72.9006600
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

Population57,362
Coordinates41.7759300, -72.5214800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.90035, 41.499082)
End: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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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There is no time difference between Cheshire and Manchester. The current time is 09:57:37.

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.