How far is Manchester, CT from Killingworth, CT?

The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Killingworth, CT is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.11 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.95 mi
46.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.95 mi
Kilometers
46.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.11 mi
Kilometers
62.94 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killingworth
Sat, May 30, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, May 30, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-30T06:27
Arrive Killingworth
Sat, May 30, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Cromwell
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Manchester
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Killingworth
19.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
Killingworth Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Saturday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    13 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton

    1359 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Killingworth Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Killingworth Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Higganum Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Higganum Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deep River Road

    69 m · 4 sec · Deep River Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Deep River Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    43 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
13.9 mi · 35%
I 91 South
8.96 mi · 23%
Higganum Road
4.09 mi · 10%
Killingworth Road
3.83 mi · 10%
I 84 West
3.16 mi · 8%
CT 15 South
1.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Merge slight right

13 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
00h 28m from Manchester
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Killingworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Manchester and 19.6 miles from Killingworth.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Killingworth.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

14 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

21 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Killingworth. Straight-line distance: 28.95 mi (46.59 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

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

#2 Killingworth

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population6,340
Coordinates41.3581500, -72.5637000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
End: Killingworth (-72.5637, 41.35815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Killingworth. The current time is 06:27:58.

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.