How far is Groton, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Groton, CT to Manchester, CT is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Groton and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groton and Manchester.
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Start on Smith Street
532 ft · 27 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto Allen Street
136 m · 24 sec · Allen Street
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Turn left onto Mitchell Street
2110 ft · 44 sec · Mitchell Street
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Continue on North Street
1569 ft · 35 sec · North Street
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Take the ramp straight
2603 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
1265 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
4.3 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Continue on New London Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Haddam Road
51 m · 2 sec · East Haddam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Haddam Road
1.6 km · 1 min · East Haddam Road
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Take the exit right toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight right
14.3 mi · 17 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 Groton 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 11 North
Merge slight right
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Groton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Groton to Manchester?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Groton and 22.6 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Groton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
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Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Groton and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 37.29 mi (60.01 km).
#1 Groton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 38,258 |
| Coordinates | 41.3501000, -72.0784100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
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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