How far is Woodstock, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Woodstock, CT to Manchester, CT is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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 Woodstock and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock and Manchester.
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Start on Route 169
3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 169
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Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Lawson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Buckley Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Highway
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Take the ramp left
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: South Windsor, Manchester
1091 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Deming Street
1608 ft · 31 sec · 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 Woodstock and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Buckley Highway
Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 00h 24m
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 Woodstock 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 Woodstock to Manchester?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Stafford Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Woodstock and 19.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Stafford Springs
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 Stafford Springs.
Windsor Locks
Springfield Union Station
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 30.59 mi (49.23 km).
#1 Woodstock
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9484300, -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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