How far is Manchester, CT from East Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to East Haven, CT is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and East Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and East Haven.
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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
33.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
1701 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Middletown Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue
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Continue on Ferry Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1499 ft · 52 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Farren Avenue
2266 ft · 54 sec · Farren Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue
542 ft · 11 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Continue on Townsend Avenue
1291 ft · 32 sec · Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
113 m · 6 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Frontage Road
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Continue on Frontage Road
136 m · 10 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Saltonstall Parkway
2499 ft · 46 sec · Saltonstall Parkway
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Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue
1452 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hemingway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and East Haven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight right
33.3 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near East Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to East Haven?
The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Manchester and 23.4 miles from East Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near East Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and East Haven. Straight-line distance: 38.91 mi (62.62 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 28,454 |
| Coordinates | 41.2762100, -72.8684300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Haven (-72.86843, 41.27621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
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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