How far is Manchester, CT from Kent, CT?

The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Kent, CT is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.93 mi
01h 29m
Flight
49.39 mi
79.48 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Manchester.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.93 mi
Kilometers
94.84 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sat, Apr 11, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, Apr 11, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-11T15:59
Arrive Kent
Sat, Apr 11, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Harwinton
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Manchester
29.4 mi
00h 44m
To Kent
29.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Saturday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spencer Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Spencer Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    107 m · 8 sec · Cemetery Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, Boston

    74 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Hartford

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven

    1834 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    1486 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Albany Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharon Turnpike

    20 m · 1 sec · Sharon Turnpike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Sharon Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Sharon Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Bunker Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bunker Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cemetery Hill Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Cemetery Hill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Furnace Brook Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Kent Road South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Kent Road South

  26. 26

    Continue on Kent Cornwall Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Kent Cornwall Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    24 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Turnpike
14.2 mi · 24%
Albany Avenue
6.74 mi · 11%
I 84 West
5.18 mi · 9%
Kent Cornwall Road
4.79 mi · 8%
Sharon Turnpike
3.64 mi · 6%
Kent Road South
3.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Albany Turnpike

Keep slight left

11 mi · 00h 13m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harwinton
00h 44m from Manchester
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Harwinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Manchester and 29.5 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Harwinton

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

31 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

36 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Kent. Straight-line distance: 49.39 mi (79.48 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

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

#2 Kent

Town in Connecticut

Population2,766
Coordinates41.7248200, -73.4770700
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
End: Kent (-73.47707, 41.72482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Kent. The current time is 15:59:57.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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