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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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 Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on East Center Street
6 m · 9 sec · East Center Street
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1043 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
1450 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Merrow Road
2984 ft · 59 sec · Merrow Road
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Continue on Tolland Green
1186 ft · 29 sec · Tolland Green
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Continue on Tolland Green
43 m · 6 sec · Tolland Green
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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.
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
8.85 mi · 00h 10m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Tolland. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tolland
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 14,567 |
| Coordinates | 41.8714900, -72.3686900 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tolland (-72.36869, 41.87149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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