How far is Mansfield Depot, CT from Stafford, CT?
The driving distance from Mansfield Depot, CT to Stafford, CT is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield Depot and Stafford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield Depot and Stafford.
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Start on Middle Turnpike
1434 ft · 27 sec · Middle Turnpike
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Turn left onto Stafford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Stafford Road
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Continue on River Road
9 mi · 14 min · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1686 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto East Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield Depot and Stafford.
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.
River Road
Continue on River Road
8.98 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Mansfield Depot and Rain Showers Likely near Stafford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield Depot to Stafford?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Stafford Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Mansfield Depot and 7.1 miles from Stafford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mansfield Depot and Rain Showers Likely near Stafford.
Stop Ideas Near Stafford Springs
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 Stafford Springs.
Windsor Locks
Springfield Union Station
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield Depot and Stafford. Straight-line distance: 12.7 mi (20.44 km).
#1 Mansfield Depot
Mansfield Depot is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8014900, -72.3064700 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stafford
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 11,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9848200, -72.2889700 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Street (-72.288975, 41.984829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
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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