How far is Manchester, CT from North Stonington, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to North Stonington, CT is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and North Stonington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and North Stonington.
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Start on East Center Street
6 m · 3 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Manchester Road
4.9 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 2 East: Norwich
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South
2890 ft · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Union Street
1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
610 ft · 24 sec · Broadway
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
90 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Stonington Road
1869 ft · 46 sec · Stonington Road
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Continue on Norwich-Westerly Road
11.6 mi · 16 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Turn left onto Rocky Hollow Road
873 ft · 24 sec · Rocky Hollow Road
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Continue on Main Street
105 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and North Stonington.
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 2 East
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near North Stonington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to North Stonington?
The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Manchester and 25.2 miles from North Stonington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near North Stonington.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and North Stonington. Straight-line distance: 40.37 mi (64.97 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Stonington
City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 5,197 |
| Coordinates | 41.4409300, -71.8811800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Stonington (-71.88118, 41.44093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
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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