How far is Orange, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Orange, CT to Manchester, CT is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Manchester.
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Start on Orange Center Road
1733 ft · 43 sec · Orange Center Road
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Turn left onto Old Grassy Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Grassy Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight
561 ft · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.6 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 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 Orange 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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange to Manchester?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Orange and 26.4 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 43.15 mi (69.44 km).
#1 Orange
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,882 |
| Coordinates | 41.2784300, -73.0256600 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
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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