How far is Redding, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Redding, CT to Manchester, CT is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redding and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding and Manchester.
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Start on Cross Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway
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Continue on Church Hill Road
2838 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Church Hill Road
50 m · 4 sec · Church Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road
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Continue on Key Rock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Key Rock Road
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Turn straight onto Sugar Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street
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Continue on Glover Avenue
1115 ft · 31 sec · Glover Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Glover Avenue
54 m · 7 sec · Glover Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Queen Street
1357 ft · 42 sec · Queen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.1 km · 54 sec · Church Hill Road
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Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury
34.9 mi · 42 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 Redding 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
Take the exit right toward I 84 East: Waterbury
34.9 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Redding and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redding to Manchester?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Redding and 34.7 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Redding and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redding and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 55.29 mi (88.98 km).
#1 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
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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