How far is Manchester, CT from Woodbury, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Woodbury, CT is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
Driving 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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Woodbury.
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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 right
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4: Farmington
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road
1236 ft · 30 sec · Scott Swamp Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Swamp Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on North Street
2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Turn straight onto Terryville Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, CT 254: Thomaston, Watertown
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right onto Woodbury Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Road
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Continue on Main Street North
5.4 mi · 8 min · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Judson Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Judson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Judson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Woodbury.
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.
I 84 West
Keep slight right
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Manchester and Partly Sunny near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Manchester and 22.8 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manchester and Partly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Plainville
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 Plainville.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 38.92 mi (62.64 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,453 |
| Coordinates | 41.5445400, -73.2090000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodbury (-73.209, 41.54454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
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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