How far is Manchester, CT from Southington, CT?

The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Southington, CT is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.82 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.16 mi
35.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.16 mi
Kilometers
35.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.82 mi
Kilometers
44.78 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southington
Fri, May 1, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Fri, May 1, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-01T03:23
Arrive Southington
Fri, May 1, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Hartford
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Manchester
13.9 mi
00h 18m
To Southington
13.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Friday
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
Southington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Friday
Using Meriden as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Center Street

    2454 ft · 58 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McKee Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · McKee Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 384 West: Hartford

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Yankee Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1524 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Meriden Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
18.2 mi · 65%
I 384 West
3.19 mi · 11%
Yankee Expressway
1.84 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.43 mi · 5%
Queen Street
1.18 mi · 4%
East Center Street
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hartford
00h 18m from Manchester
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Southington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Manchester and 13.9 miles from Southington.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

5 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

13 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

19 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Southington. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

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

#2 Southington

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population43,829
Coordinates41.5964900, -72.8776000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
End: Southington (-72.8776, 41.59649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.73
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.87 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.52
Diesel $6.00 $5.88 $11.75

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Southington. The current time is 03:23:07.

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.