How far is Westport, CT from Manchester, CT?

The driving distance from Westport, CT to Manchester, CT is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.31 mi
01h 17m
Flight
61.62 mi
99.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.62 mi
Kilometers
99.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.31 mi
Kilometers
114.77 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Tue, May 12, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Westport
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-05-12T20:09
Arrive Manchester
Tue, May 12, 9:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Westport
34.8 mi
00h 38m
To Manchester
36.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Tuesday
Using Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Road East

    14 m · 3 sec · Post Road East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue

    764 ft · 15 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Myrtle Avenue

    1272 ft · 30 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Weston Road

    567 ft · 17 sec · Weston Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    978 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Merritt Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester

    2196 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West

    1820 ft · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Center Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 43%
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 24%
Merritt Parkway
15.9 mi · 22%
Center Street
2.32 mi · 3%
I 84 East
1.32 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

30.4 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 38m from Westport
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westport and Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Westport and 36.5 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westport and Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near North Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Haven, 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 North Haven.

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 61.62 mi (99.17 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Town in Connecticut

Population28,444
Coordinates41.1414900, -73.3579000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

Population57,362
Coordinates41.7759300, -72.5214800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Road East (-73.357945, 41.141382)
End: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.86 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $6.00 $15.11 $30.22

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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There is no time difference between Westport and Manchester. The current time is 20:09:57.

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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.