How far is Manchester, CT from New Britain, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to New Britain, CT is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and New Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and New Britain.
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Start on East Center Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Center Street
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Continue on West Center Street
2454 ft · 58 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto McKee Street
2604 ft · 1 min · McKee Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 384 West: Hartford
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
569 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Russell Road
149 m · 13 sec · Russell Road
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Turn straight onto East Cedar Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Cedar Street
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Continue on East Street
143 m · 17 sec · East Street
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Take the ramp left toward CT 9 South: Middletown
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Chestnut Street
1545 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
595 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard
1680 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Turn right onto Whiting Street
1172 ft · 34 sec · Whiting Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and New Britain.
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.
CT 15 South
Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
6.36 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to New Britain?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Manchester and 12.9 miles from New Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield
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 Wethersfield.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 15.49 mi (24.93 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Britain
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 72,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.6612100, -72.7795400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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