Origin
Cheshire, CT
Evening in Cheshire on Friday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheshire, CT to Manchester, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheshire, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cheshire, CT to Manchester, CT covers 34.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Berlin Turnpike, I 691, Highland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on Berlin Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 34.5 miles, with most of the trip on Berlin Turnpike and I 691. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.7 miles on Berlin Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Berlin Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Berlin Turnpike and I 691. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Woodbury Court.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Woodbury Court): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (US 5 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Woodbury Court
Turn right onto Woodbury Court
Navigation decision point
8
10 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Downtown, Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 2A
Toward US 5: Downtown, Meriden
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 5 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 5 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 60
Toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manch...
6
31.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 6; US 44 / Middle Turnpike West
Turn right onto US 6; US 44 / Middle Turnpike West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cheshire, CT to Manchester, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Meriden along the way.
Meriden
10 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Turnpike | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| I 691 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Highland Avenue | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| I 84 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Middle Turnpike West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Berlin Turnpike
— 15.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on this road
514 ft
·
39 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Woodbury Court
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
Woodbury Court
3
Turn right onto CT 68; CT 70
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Academy Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on CT 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
7
Merge onto I 691
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 691
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 2A
Toward US 5: Downtown, Meriden
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 5
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 5; CT 15
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
13
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 6
Exit 60
Toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Middle Turnpike West
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Cheshire, CT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Cheshire, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manchester, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Berlin Turnpike
(15.7 mi)
$1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Manchester, CT
Evening in Manchester on Friday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cheshire, CT to Manchester, CT covers 34.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Berlin Turnpike, I 691, Highland Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Cheshire, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Woodbury Court): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (US 5 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cheshire, CT to Manchester, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Meriden along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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