How far is New London, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from New London, CT to Manchester, CT is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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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 New London and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Manchester.
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Start on Huntington Street
16 m · 9 sec · Huntington Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Continue on New London Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Haddam Road
51 m · 2 sec · East Haddam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Haddam Road
1.6 km · 1 min · East Haddam Road
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Take the exit right toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight right
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 83: East Glastonbury, Manchester
948 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
4.8 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
92 m · 10 sec · East 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 New London and Manchester.
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.
CT 11 North
Merge slight right
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving New London and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New London to Manchester?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from New London and 27 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New London and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
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Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 36.32 mi (58.45 km).
#1 New London
City in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 26,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.3556500, -72.0995200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
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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