Origin
Enfield, CT
Afternoon in Enfield on Saturday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enfield, CT to Manchester, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enfield, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enfield, CT to Manchester, CT covers 24.7 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on King Street, I 91 South, US 5 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| King Street | — | — |
| I 91 South | — | — |
| US 5 South | — | — |
| Prospect Hill Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| John Fitch Boulevard | — | — |
| Sullivan Avenue | — | — |
| Oakland Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
King Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on Enfield Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Enfield Street
2
Continue on King Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
3
Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: Hartford
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 91 South: Hartford
4
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 5 South: East Windsor
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 5 South: East Windsor
6
Turn right onto Prospect Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Prospect Hill Road
7
Continue on South Main Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on John Fitch Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John Fitch Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Sullivan Avenue
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Sullivan Avenue
10
Turn left onto Oakland Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakland Road
11
Continue on Deming Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Deming Street
12
Continue on Tolland Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tolland Turnpike
13
Turn right onto Oakland Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Street
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn sharp left onto East Center Street
302 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Center Street
17
Continue on East Center Street
338 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Center Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
4:14 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
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
24.7 mi in 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: King Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Enfield, CT to Manchester, CT is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enfield, CT to Manchester, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enfield, CT to Manchester, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, CT before heading back.
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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