How far is Wethersfield, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Wethersfield, CT to Manchester, CT is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wethersfield and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wethersfield and Manchester.
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Start on Hartford Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hartford Avenue
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Turn left onto Jordan Lane
930 ft · 31 sec · Jordan Lane
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Turn right onto Silas Deane Highway
73 m · 6 sec · Silas Deane Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 5 North, CT 15 North: Hartford, New Haven, Providence, Boston
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 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 Wethersfield 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.
US 5 North
Merge slight left
3.7 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wethersfield to Manchester?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Wethersfield and 7 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wethersfield and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 7.99 mi (12.86 km).
#1 Wethersfield
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 25,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.7142700, -72.6525900 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
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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