How far is Ridgefield, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, CT to Manchester, CT is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
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 second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Manchester.
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Start on Bailey Avenue
1168 ft · 54 sec · Bailey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Street
123 m · 23 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
2564 ft · 1 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Danbury Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Sugar Hollow Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
42.7 mi · 51 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 Ridgefield and Manchester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Waterbury
Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
42.7 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ridgefield and Rain Showers near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to Manchester?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Ridgefield and 41.7 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ridgefield and Rain Showers near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 60.99 mi (98.15 km).
#1 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.01 | $22.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.44 | $24.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
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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