How far is Killingly Center, CT from Manchester, CT?

The driving distance from Killingly Center, CT to Manchester, CT is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.08 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.87 mi
54.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.87 mi
Kilometers
54.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.08 mi
Kilometers
59.68 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 PM EDT
Return by in Killingly Center
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killingly Center
2026-04-23T14:12
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killingly Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Storrs
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Killingly Center
18.5 mi
00h 28m
To Manchester
18.6 mi
00h 28m

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Killingly Center and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killingly Center and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Hartford Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Killingly Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Killingly Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mashamoquet Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Mashamoquet Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pomfret Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pomfret Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 44 West: Bolton

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Center Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killingly Center 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Turnpike
8.55 mi · 23%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 13%
Mashamoquet Road
4.2 mi · 11%
Hartford Pike
2.89 mi · 8%
Ashford Center Road
2.75 mi · 7%
Killingly Road
2.57 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Boston Turnpike

Continue on Boston Turnpike

6.91 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Storrs
00h 28m from Killingly Center
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killingly Center to Manchester?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Storrs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Killingly Center and 18.6 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Storrs

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

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

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Windsor Locks

33 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

44 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killingly Center and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 33.87 mi (54.51 km).

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#1 Killingly Center

City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population17,282
Coordinates41.8387100, -71.8692400
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

Population57,362
Coordinates41.7759300, -72.5214800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Killingly Center (-71.86924, 41.83871)
End: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Killingly Center and Manchester. The current time is 14:12:24.

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.