How far is Vernon, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Vernon, CT to Manchester, CT is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Manchester.
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Start on Washington Street
36 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Phoenix Street
3106 ft · 1 min · Phoenix Street
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Continue on Vernon Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Vernon Street
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Turn right onto Middle Turnpike East
535 ft · 11 sec · Middle Turnpike East
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Keep slight left to continue on East Center Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 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 Vernon 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.
Vernon Street
Continue on Vernon Street
2.08 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Manchester?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Vernon and 2.1 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.59 one way or $1.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 3.66 mi (5.89 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 29,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.8187100, -72.4795300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.59 | $1.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
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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