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Granby, CT
Morning in Granby on Friday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Trip from Granby, 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
36m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granby, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Granby, CT to Manchester, CT covers 24.8 miles and takes about 36m 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 291, Bradley International Airport Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Granby, CT to Manchester, CT covers 24.8 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near CT 20.
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 10 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (CT 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 20
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 20 toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 291: Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward I 291: Manchester
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Tolland Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward Tolland Turnpike
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Turn sharp left onto US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Granby, CT and Manchester, CT, road signs point toward Hartford and Tolland Turnpike.
Hartford
5.3 mi in
|
~9m
|
via CT 20
Tolland Turnpike
20.5 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| I 291 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Turkey Hills Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Rainbow Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Tolland Turnpike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granby, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on Hungary Road
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hungary Road
2
Turn left onto CT 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Granby Road
3
Continue on CT 20
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Turkey Hills Road
4
Continue on CT 20
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rainbow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp onto CT 20
362 ft
·
6 sec
·
CT 20
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 20
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 20
Toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto CT 20
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 91
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35A
Toward I 291: Manchester
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 291
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 291
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 5
Toward Tolland Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Tolland Turnpike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on CT 83
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn sharp left onto US 6; US 44
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Tolland Turnpike
(1.4 mi)
$0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
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
Morning in Manchester on Friday
Local time
7:13 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
36m 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 Granby, CT to Manchester, CT covers 24.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, I 291, Bradley International Airport Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Granby, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.99 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 10 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (CT 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Granby, CT and Manchester, CT, road signs point toward Hartford and Tolland Turnpike.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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