How far is Hartford County, CT from Manchester, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford County, CT to Manchester, CT is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.62 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.62 mi
Kilometers
26.75 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Wed, Apr 15, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford County
Wed, Apr 15, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford County
2026-04-15T06:40
Arrive Manchester
Wed, Apr 15, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford County
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From Hartford County
6.4 mi
00h 13m
To Manchester
10.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Wednesday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford County and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1227 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 84 East: Boston

    823 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    2196 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West

    1820 ft · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Center Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
5.22 mi · 31%
Center Street
2.32 mi · 14%
Albany Avenue
2.15 mi · 13%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.57 mi · 9%
US 6
0.42 mi · 3%
Middle Turnpike West
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Center Street

Turn right onto Center Street

2.32 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 13m from Hartford County
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford County and Partly Sunny then 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 Hartford County to Manchester?

The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Hartford County and 10.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford County and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford County and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 km).

Hartford County

#1 Hartford County

County in Connecticut, United States

Population889,226
Coordinates41.8064200, -72.7328400
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

Population57,362
Coordinates41.7759300, -72.5214800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.732898, 41.806508)
End: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.63 $5.26
Premium $4.86 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $6.00 $3.54 $7.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford County and Manchester. The current time is 06:40:27.

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.