Origin
Ellington, CT
Evening in Ellington on Friday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellington, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellington, CT
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Mansfield Depot, CT
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Trip Overview
Ellington, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT is 15.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 84 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. It's a practical drive that's easy to fit into a schedule, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment, making it ideal for a quick journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 84, including one uninterrupted segment of 3.3 miles, offering a taste of faster travel. The rest of the route incorporates local roads like Merrow Road and Stafford Road, which will likely feel more like a typical town-to-town drive. The transition between highway and local roads is part of the character here, so be prepared for varying speeds and road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CT 83 / West Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CT 83 / West Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (CT 31 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 83 / West Road
Turn right onto CT 83 / West Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 31 / Grove Street
Turn right onto CT 31 / Grove Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
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 68
Toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CT 195 / Merrow Road
Turn right onto CT 195 / Merrow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CT 32 / Stafford Road
Turn right onto CT 32 / Stafford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Ellington, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
8.8 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Merrow Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Stafford Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Tolland Turnpike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Grove Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 3.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellington, CT and Mansfield Depot, CT.
1
Start on CT 286
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CT 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on CT 83
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Street
4
Turn left onto CT 74
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
5
Continue on CT 74
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the slight right / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CT 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CT 31
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Reservoir Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 84 East: Boston
9
Merge onto I 84
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 84
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 68
Toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CT 195
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 195
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
13
Continue on CT 195
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Storrs Road
14
Turn right onto CT 32
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Stafford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Middle Turnpike
16
Arrive at destination
US 44
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Tolland Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Mansfield Depot, CT
Evening in Mansfield Depot on Friday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Ellington, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT covers 15.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, Merrow Road, Stafford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Ellington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CT 83 / West Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (CT 31 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ellington, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield 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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