How far is Manchester, CT from Westbrook, CT?

The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Westbrook, CT is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.51 mi
01h 04m
Flight
34.11 mi
54.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.51 mi
Kilometers
76.46 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Tue, May 5, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-05T03:38
Arrive Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Middletown
CT

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

From Manchester
23.7 mi
00h 32m
To Westbrook
23.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Tuesday
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
Westbrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spencer Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Spencer Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    107 m · 8 sec · Cemetery Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, Boston

    74 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Hartford

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    23.4 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Middlesex Turnpike

    2129 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Middlesex Turnpike

    2664 ft · 53 sec · Middlesex Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Deep River Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Deep River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Westbrook Road

    601 ft · 12 sec · Westbrook Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbrook Road

    49 m · 6 sec · Westbrook Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Westbrook Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Westbrook Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Westbrook Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Essex Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Westbrook Place

    111 m · 18 sec · Westbrook Place

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Boston Post Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
24.3 mi · 51%
I 91 South
8.96 mi · 19%
I 84 West
3.16 mi · 7%
Essex Road
2.94 mi · 6%
Westbrook Road
2.29 mi · 5%
CT 15 South
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Merge slight right

23.4 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 32m from Manchester
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Manchester and 23.7 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

13 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.89 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

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

#2 Westbrook

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population6,842
Coordinates41.2853800, -72.4475900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
End: Westbrook (-72.44759, 41.28538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.00 $10.07 $20.15

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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There is no time difference between Manchester and Westbrook. The current time is 03:38:49.

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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.