How far is Manchester, CT from Westport, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Westport, CT is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
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.
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 Westport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Westport.
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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
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
42.9 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
696 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road
1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road
118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1546 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Compo Road North
1.3 km · 1 min · Compo Road North
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Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
2423 ft · 49 sec · Evergreen Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
764 ft · 19 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn left onto Post Road East
14 m · 1 sec · Post Road East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Westport.
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
42.9 mi · 00h 54m
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 Sunny near Westport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Westport?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Manchester and 35.2 miles from Westport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Westport.
Stop Ideas Near North Haven
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 North Haven.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Westport. Straight-line distance: 61.62 mi (99.17 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westport
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 28,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.1414900, -73.3579000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westport (-73.3579, 41.14149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
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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