How far is Manchester, CT from Thompson, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Thompson, CT is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 Thompson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Thompson.
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Start on East Center Street
6 m · 30 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Continue on Middle Turnpike East
1.5 km · 2 min · Middle Turnpike East
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Continue on New Bolton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Bolton Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
2859 ft · 50 sec · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
3250 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
20.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto Eastford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road
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Turn right onto Boston Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Brayman Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road
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Turn slight left onto Deerfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Putnam Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road
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Continue on Pomfret Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pomfret Street
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Continue on Front Street
912 ft · 18 sec · Front Street
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Continue on School Street
3067 ft · 56 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Mechanics Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Mechanics Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Thompson Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thompson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thompson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Thompson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 44 East
Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
20.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Thompson?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Ashford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Manchester and 20.1 miles from Thompson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Ashford
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 Thompson. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.22 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thompson
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,371 |
| Coordinates | 41.9587100, -71.8625700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson (-71.86257, 41.95871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
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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