How far is Manchester, CT from Willimantic, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Willimantic, CT is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Willimantic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Willimantic.
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Start on East Center Street
6 m · 30 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Continue on Middle Turnpike East
1.5 km · 2 min · Middle Turnpike East
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Continue on New Bolton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Bolton Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
2859 ft · 50 sec · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Hop River Road
2 mi · 3 min · Hop River Road
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Continue on Willimantic Turnpike
3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Willimantic Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Willimantic Road
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic
1147 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
138 m · 13 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Valley Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
750 ft · 22 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
59 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
44 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Willimantic.
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.
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
4.1 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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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 Willimantic?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Manchester and 9.8 miles from Willimantic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
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 Andover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Willimantic. Straight-line distance: 16.77 mi (26.99 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willimantic
Town in the U.
| Population | 17,737 |
| Coordinates | 41.7106500, -72.2081300 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willimantic (-72.20813, 41.71065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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