How far is Manchester, CT from Ellington, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Ellington, CT is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
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 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Ellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Ellington.
-
1
Start on East Center Street
6 m · 9 sec · East Center Street
-
2
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
3
Continue on North Main Street
1043 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
-
4
Turn left onto Oakland Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Street
-
5
Turn right onto Tolland Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
-
6
Continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Hartford Turnpike
-
7
Continue on Talcottville Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road
-
8
Continue on Windsor Avenue
2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue
-
9
Continue on Union Street
849 ft · 20 sec · Union Street
-
10
Turn left onto West Street
565 ft · 12 sec · West Street
-
11
Continue on West Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road
-
12
Turn left onto Main Street
3153 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Ellington.
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.
Talcottville Road
Continue on Talcottville Road
3.06 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Ellington?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Manchester and 5.3 miles from Ellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Manchester and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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 Vernon.
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Ellington. Straight-line distance: 9.24 mi (14.87 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 16,652 |
| Coordinates | 41.9039900, -72.4698100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellington (-72.46981, 41.90399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.