How far is Manchester, CT from Stafford, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Stafford, CT is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Stafford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Stafford.
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Start on East Center Street
6 m · 9 sec · East Center Street
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2
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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3
Continue on North Main Street
1043 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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4
Turn left onto Oakland Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs
1178 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1686 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto East Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Stafford.
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.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stafford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Stafford?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Tolland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Manchester and 11.6 miles from Stafford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stafford.
Stop Ideas Near Tolland
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 Tolland.
Windsor Locks
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Stafford. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stafford
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 11,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9848200, -72.2889700 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stafford (-72.28897, 41.98482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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