How far is Killingworth, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Killingworth, CT to Manchester, CT is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killingworth and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killingworth and Manchester.
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Start on the route
51 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Deep River Road
148 m · 9 sec · Deep River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Higganum Road
23 m · 1 sec · Higganum Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Higganum Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Higganum Road
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Continue on Killingworth Road
4 mi · 7 min · Killingworth Road
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Take the ramp right toward CT 9 North
2174 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3056 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 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 Killingworth 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 9 North
Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 00h 16m
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 leaving Killingworth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killingworth to Manchester?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Killingworth and 20.9 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Killingworth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Cromwell
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 Cromwell.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killingworth and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 28.95 mi (46.59 km).
#1 Killingworth
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 6,340 |
| Coordinates | 41.3581500, -72.5637000 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
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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