Origin
Cromwell, CT
Morning in Cromwell on Friday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cromwell, 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
29m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cromwell, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cromwell, CT to Manchester, CT covers 20.8 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, I 84, Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 29m highway drive covering 20.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and I 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 29
Toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
8
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m 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 Cromwell, CT to Manchester, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| I 84 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 5 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| CT 9 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Middle Turnpike West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on Wall Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wall Street
2
Turn right onto CT 99
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CT 372
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CT 9 North
5
Merge onto CT 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 91
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 29
Toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto US 5; CT 15
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 5; CT 15
10
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
12
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.
13
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Middle Turnpike West
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Manchester on Friday
Local time
6:18 AM
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
29m 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 Cromwell, CT to Manchester, CT covers 20.8 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, I 84, Center Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Cromwell, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.35 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 13 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cromwell, CT to Manchester, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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