How far is Naugatuck, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Naugatuck, CT to Manchester, CT is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naugatuck and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naugatuck and Manchester.
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Start on Cherry Street
7 m · 8 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
102 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Waterbury
786 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Waterbury Road
551 ft · 11 sec · Waterbury Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2823 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street
2115 ft · 50 sec · Baldwin Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road
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Continue on Harpers Ferry Road
1604 ft · 35 sec · Harpers Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Reidville Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right
14.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester
2196 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West
1820 ft · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West
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Turn right onto Center Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naugatuck and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Keep slight right
14.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Naugatuck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naugatuck to Manchester?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 20.6 miles from Naugatuck and 23.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Naugatuck is Mostly Sunny.
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 Naugatuck and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 33.89 mi (54.54 km).
#1 Naugatuck
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 30,905 |
| Coordinates | 41.4859300, -73.0506600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
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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