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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 right to continue on Yankee Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Expressway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street
1524 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Meriden Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · Meriden Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Southington. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southington
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 43,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964900, -72.8776000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southington (-72.8776, 41.59649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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