How far is Windsor Locks, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Windsor Locks, CT to Manchester, CT is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Windsor Locks and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor Locks and Manchester.
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Start on Bridge Street
2463 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on John Fitch Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · John Fitch Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sullivan Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Sullivan Avenue
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Turn left onto Oakland Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Oakland Road
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Continue on Deming Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Deming Street
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
668 ft · 16 sec · Tolland Turnpike
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Turn right onto Oakland Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1043 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Center Street
92 m · 10 sec · East 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 Windsor Locks 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.
Sullivan Avenue
Turn left onto Sullivan Avenue
3.69 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks to Manchester?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
South Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Windsor Locks and 13.7 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Windsor Locks and Rain Showers Likely near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near South Windsor
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 South Windsor.
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Windsor Locks
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Windsor Locks and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.17 km).
#1 Windsor Locks
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.6273100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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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