How far is Rocky Hill, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Rocky Hill, CT to Manchester, CT is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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The capital of Connecticut.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Hill and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Hill and Manchester.
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Start on the route
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
47 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Silas Deane Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Silas Deane Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
2033 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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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 Rocky Hill 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.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
4.42 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Hill to Manchester?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Rocky Hill and 8.6 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Hill and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.75 km).
#1 Rocky Hill
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,037 |
| Coordinates | 41.6648200, -72.6392600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
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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