How far is Manchester, CT from Greenwich, CT?

The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.28 mi
01h 31m
Flight
77.28 mi
124.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.28 mi
Kilometers
124.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.68 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Greenwich
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Manchester
44.4 mi
00h 45m
To Greenwich
44.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Center Street

    2454 ft · 58 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McKee Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · McKee Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 384 West: Hartford

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street

    791 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Field Point Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 36%
I 95 South
26.5 mi · 30%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 19%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 6%
I 384 West
3.19 mi · 4%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 45m from Manchester
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Manchester and 44.8 miles from Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.43 one way or $24.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Greenwich is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge.

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Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 77.28 mi (124.37 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

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

#2 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)
End: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $12.43
Round trip
$24.85
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.43 $24.85
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $4.86 $15.30 $30.61
Diesel $6.00 $18.89 $37.78

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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There is no time difference between Manchester and Greenwich. The current time is 00:23:49.

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.