How far is Woodbury, CT from Manchester, CT?

The driving distance from Woodbury, CT to Manchester, CT is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
50.71 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.92 mi
62.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.92 mi
Kilometers
62.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.71 mi
Kilometers
81.61 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Woodbury
22.8 mi
00h 29m
To Manchester
27.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
Manchester Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Judson Avenue

    33 m · 14 sec · Judson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodbury Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deforest Street

    1691 ft · 33 sec · Deforest Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cutler Street

    2813 ft · 47 sec · Cutler Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Thomaston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Watertown Road

    2459 ft · 59 sec · Watertown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pine Hill Road

    2302 ft · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol

    1238 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Terryville Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Scott Swamp Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Colt Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Colt Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward I 84 East, US 6 South

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    2196 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West

    1820 ft · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Center Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
13.5 mi · 27%
Main Street South
5.41 mi · 11%
East Main Street
4.03 mi · 8%
Colt Highway
3.5 mi · 7%
Thomaston Road
3.12 mi · 6%
Farmington Avenue
2.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Take the exit left toward I 84 East, US 6 South

9.89 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 29m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Woodbury and 27.9 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 38.92 mi (62.64 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,453
Coordinates41.5445400, -73.2090000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

Town in Connecticut

Population57,362
Coordinates41.7759300, -72.5214800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Judson Avenue (-73.209101, 41.544397)
End: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Manchester. The current time is 08:21:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.