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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Center Street
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Continue on Spencer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Spencer Street
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
107 m · 8 sec · Cemetery Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, Boston
74 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Hartford
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
23.4 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Middlesex Turnpike
2129 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Middlesex Turnpike
2664 ft · 53 sec · Middlesex Turnpike
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Continue on Deep River Road
119 m · 8 sec · Deep River Road
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Continue on Westbrook Road
601 ft · 12 sec · Westbrook Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbrook Road
49 m · 6 sec · Westbrook Road
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Continue on Westbrook Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Westbrook Road
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Continue on Westbrook Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Road
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Continue on Essex Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Westbrook Place
111 m · 18 sec · Westbrook Place
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
58 m · 3 sec · Boston Post Road
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middletown.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.89 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westbrook
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.2853800, -72.4475900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westbrook (-72.44759, 41.28538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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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