How far is Manchester, CT from Trumbull, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Trumbull, CT is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Trumbull.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Trumbull.
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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 left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 127: Trumbull
1106 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
1.5 km · 2 min · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
652 ft · 17 sec · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn right onto Geraldine Place
81 m · 13 sec · Geraldine Place
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Turn right onto Geraldine Circle
563 ft · 26 sec · Geraldine Circle
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Turn right onto Lawrence Road
27 m · 9 sec · Lawrence Road
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Turn left onto Suzanne Circle
694 ft · 32 sec · Suzanne Circle
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Turn right onto Moorland Road
110 m · 16 sec · Moorland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moorland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Trumbull.
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.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 00h 39m
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 Trumbull?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Manchester and 29.6 miles from Trumbull.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Trumbull. Straight-line distance: 50.91 mi (81.93 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trumbull
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 35,438 |
| Coordinates | 41.2428700, -73.2006700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trumbull (-73.20067, 41.24287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
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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