How far is Manchester, CT from Durham, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Durham, CT is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Durham.
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Start on East Center Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Center Street
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Continue on West Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Center Street
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Continue on Spencer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Spencer Street
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
107 m · 8 sec · Cemetery Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, Boston
74 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Hartford
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17 South: South Main Street
2768 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
5.3 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
40 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Durham.
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.
I 91 South
Merge slight right
8.36 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Durham?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Manchester and 14.5 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Durham. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.3 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,137 |
| Coordinates | 41.4817600, -72.6812100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-72.68121, 41.48176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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