How far is Manchester, CT from Glastonbury, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Glastonbury, CT is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place 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 Glastonbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Glastonbury.
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Start on East Center Street
6 m · 3 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Manchester Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto Howe Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Howe Road
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Turn straight onto Keeney Street
2052 ft · 44 sec · Keeney Street
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Turn right onto Hebron Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · Hebron Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hebron Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hebron Avenue
993 ft · 29 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hebron Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hebron Avenue
859 ft · 24 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hebron Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Glastonbury.
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.
Hebron Avenue
Turn right onto Hebron Avenue
3.22 mi · 00h 07m
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 Glastonbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Glastonbury?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 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?
Glastonbury Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Manchester and 4.2 miles from Glastonbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Glastonbury.
Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury Center
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 Glastonbury Center.
Hartford Union Station
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Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Glastonbury. Straight-line distance: 6.27 mi (10.09 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glastonbury
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 34,426 |
| Coordinates | 41.7123200, -72.6081500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glastonbury (-72.60815, 41.71232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
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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