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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.44 mi
01h 31m
Flight
61.62 mi
99.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.62 mi
Kilometers
99.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.44 mi
Kilometers
113.36 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-12T20:53
Arrive Westport
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Manchester
35.2 mi
00h 45m
To Westport
35.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Westport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Tuesday
Using Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  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

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    696 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Compo Road North

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compo Road North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    2423 ft · 49 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    764 ft · 19 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Post Road East

    14 m · 1 sec · Post Road East

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
45.2 mi · 64%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 24%
I 84 West
3.16 mi · 4%
West Center Street
1.32 mi · 2%
Compo Road North
0.78 mi · 1%
East Center Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 45m from Manchester
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Westport. Straight-line distance: 61.62 mi (99.17 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

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

#2 Westport

Town in Connecticut

Population28,444
Coordinates41.1414900, -73.3579000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
End: Westport (-73.3579, 41.14149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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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There is no time difference between Manchester and Westport. The current time is 20:53:51.

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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.