How far is Ellington, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Ellington, CT to Manchester, CT is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellington and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellington and Manchester.
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Start on Main Street
3153 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road
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Continue on West Street
565 ft · 15 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
849 ft · 17 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Windsor Avenue
2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue
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Continue on Talcottville Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
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Turn left onto Oakland Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1043 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left 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 Ellington 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.
Talcottville Road
Continue on Talcottville Road
3.06 mi · 00h 05m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellington to Manchester?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Ellington and 5.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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 Vernon.
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellington and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 9.24 mi (14.87 km).
#1 Ellington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 16,652 |
| Coordinates | 41.9039900, -72.4698100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
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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