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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
157 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Woodbury Court
93 m · 15 sec · Woodbury Court
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Turn right onto Academy Road
610 ft · 14 sec · Academy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
783 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 691 East: Meriden
1257 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Downtown, Meriden
1308 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Broad Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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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 Cheshire 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheshire and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.06 km).
#1 Cheshire
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 28,806 |
| Coordinates | 41.4989900, -72.9006600 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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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