How far is Somers, CT from Manchester, CT?

The driving distance from Somers, CT to Manchester, CT is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.97 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.98 mi
24.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.98 mi
Kilometers
24.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.97 mi
Kilometers
27.31 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Somers
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somers
2026-04-19T10:40
Arrive Manchester
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somers
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockville
CT

Village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Somers
8.3 mi
00h 16m
To Manchester
8.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somers and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somers and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    116 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Somers Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Somers Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Street

    565 ft · 15 sec · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Union Street

    849 ft · 17 sec · Union Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Talcottville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hartford Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Tolland Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oakland Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1043 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto East Center Street

    92 m · 10 sec · East Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Center Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somers and Manchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somers Road
3.79 mi · 22%
Talcottville Road
3.06 mi · 18%
South Road
2.4 mi · 14%
West Road
2.14 mi · 13%
Main Street
1.42 mi · 8%
Oakland Street
1.08 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Somers Road

Continue on Somers Road

3.79 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 16m from Somers
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Somers and Rain Showers Likely near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somers to Manchester?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Somers and 8.7 miles from Manchester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Somers and Rain Showers Likely near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.

RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Windsor station

16 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

22 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

29 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 14.98 mi (24.11 km).

Somers

#1 Somers

City in Connecticut, USA

Population10,741
Coordinates41.9853700, -72.4462000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

Population57,362
Coordinates41.7759300, -72.5214800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.446147, 41.98537)
End: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Somers and Manchester. The current time is 10:40:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.