How far is Kent, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Kent, CT to Manchester, CT is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Manchester.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
25 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Kent Cornwall Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Kent Cornwall Road
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Continue on Kent Road South
3.3 mi · 5 min · Kent Road South
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Keep slight right to continue on Kent Road South
666 ft · 13 sec · Kent Road South
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Turn slight right onto Furnace Brook Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road
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Continue on Cemetery Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bunker Hill Road
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Continue on Sharon Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Torrington Road
25 m · 1 sec · Torrington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Merge slight right onto East Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 84 East: Boston
823 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 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 Kent 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.
Litchfield Turnpike
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent and Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Manchester?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Harwinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Kent and 32.5 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kent and Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Harwinton
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 Harwinton.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 49.39 mi (79.48 km).
#1 Kent
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 41.7248200, -73.4770700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.13 | $26.27 |
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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