How far is Winchester Center, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Winchester Center, CT to Manchester, CT is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester Center and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester Center and Manchester.
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Start on West Road
23 m · 7 sec · West Road
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Winchester Road
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Continue on Boyd Street
2924 ft · 2 min · Boyd Street
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Continue on Lake Street
796 ft · 30 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Hartford Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · New Hartford Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Turnpike
5.5 mi · 9 min · Albany Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 84 East: Boston
823 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 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 Winchester Center 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.
Albany Avenue
Continue on Albany Avenue
6.76 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winchester Center and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winchester Center to Manchester?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Winchester Center and 19.4 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winchester Center and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Avon
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 Avon.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchester Center and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.65 km).
#1 Winchester Center
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,830 |
| Coordinates | 41.9001000, -73.1348300 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
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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