How far is Manchester, CT from Tolland, CT?

The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Tolland, CT is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
12.85 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.27 mi
16.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.27 mi
Kilometers
16.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.85 mi
Kilometers
20.68 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tolland
Fri, May 15, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Fri, May 15, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-15T11:20
Arrive Tolland
Fri, May 15, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vernon
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Manchester
6.4 mi
00h 08m
To Tolland
6.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Overnight
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Tolland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    6 m · 9 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1043 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oakland Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

    1450 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Merrow Road

    2984 ft · 59 sec · Merrow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Tolland Green

    1186 ft · 29 sec · Tolland Green

  10. 10

    Continue on Tolland Green

    43 m · 6 sec · Tolland Green

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tolland Green

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
9.14 mi · 71%
Main Street
1.34 mi · 10%
Oakland Street
1.07 mi · 8%
Merrow Road
0.56 mi · 4%
CT 195
0.27 mi · 2%
Tolland Green
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

8.85 mi · 00h 10m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 08m from Manchester
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tolland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Manchester and 6.5 miles from Tolland.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tolland.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

14 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

16 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Tolland. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

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

#2 Tolland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population14,567
Coordinates41.8714900, -72.3686900
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
End: Tolland (-72.36869, 41.87149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.55
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.78 $3.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.01 $4.01
Premium $4.86 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $6.00 $2.70 $5.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Tolland. The current time is 11:20:35.

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.