How far is East Haddam, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from East Haddam, CT to Manchester, CT is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Haddam and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam and Manchester.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
32 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Norwich Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Norwich Road
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Turn left onto Town Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Town Street
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Continue on Plains Road
1816 ft · 38 sec · Plains Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Haddam Moodus Road
108 m · 7 sec · East Haddam Moodus Road
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Continue on Falls Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrews Road
98 m · 6 sec · Andrews Road
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Continue on Falls Road
1898 ft · 38 sec · Falls Road
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Continue on Westchester Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Westchester Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1558 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 83: East Glastonbury, Manchester
948 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
4.8 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
92 m · 10 sec · East 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 East Haddam and Manchester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CT 2 West
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Haddam 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 East Haddam to Manchester?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from East Haddam and 25.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Haddam and Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Haddam and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 22.52 mi (36.24 km).
#1 East Haddam
City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 8,956 |
| Coordinates | 41.4531500, -72.4612000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
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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