How far is Manchester, CT from Granby, CT?

The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Granby, CT is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.08 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.45 mi
29.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.45 mi
Kilometers
29.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.08 mi
Kilometers
38.76 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granby
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, Apr 25, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-25T10:24
Arrive Granby
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Windsor
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Manchester
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Granby
12.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Saturday
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
Granby Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Granby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Granby.

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    6 m · 9 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tolland Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Tolland Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chapel Road

    729 ft · 27 sec · Chapel Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 291 West: Windsor

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport

    1 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby

    6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hungary Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Granby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 20 West
5.98 mi · 25%
I 91 North
5.74 mi · 24%
I 291 West
4.97 mi · 21%
Bradley International Airport Connector
2.84 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.34 mi · 6%
Tolland Turnpike
1.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

CT 20 West

Take the exit slight right toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby

5.98 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 17m from Manchester
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Manchester and Light Rain Likely near Granby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Granby?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Manchester and 12.1 miles from Granby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Manchester and Light Rain Likely near Granby.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Windsor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

RAIL

Windsor station

41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

7 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

10 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Granby. Straight-line distance: 18.45 mi (29.69 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

Population57,362
Coordinates41.7759300, -72.5214800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Granby

#2 Granby

Town of the United States

Population11,558
Coordinates41.9539900, -72.7887100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
End: Granby (-72.78871, 41.95399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $6.00 $5.10 $10.19

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Granby. The current time is 10:24:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.