How far is Manchester, CT from Plymouth, CT?

The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Plymouth, CT is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
31.5 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.5 mi
Kilometers
50.7 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 16, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-16T01:04
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Farmington
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Manchester
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To Plymouth
15.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4: Farmington

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road

    1236 ft · 30 sec · Scott Swamp Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Swamp Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Terryville Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
13.2 mi · 42%
Main Street
5.22 mi · 17%
Farmington Avenue
3.74 mi · 12%
Scott Swamp Road
2.85 mi · 9%
Terryville Avenue
2.23 mi · 7%
West Center Street
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Keep slight right

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 22m from Manchester
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Manchester and 15.8 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

14 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

20 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

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

#2 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
End: Plymouth (-73.05289, 41.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.76
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.38 $8.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.95 $9.89
Premium $4.86 $5.39 $10.78
Diesel $6.00 $6.66 $13.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Plymouth. The current time is 01:04:15.

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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.