Origin
Hartford County, CT
Afternoon in Hartford County on Friday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford County, 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
21m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford County, CT
David Kanigan
Manchester, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford County, CT to Manchester, CT covers 12.8 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, Center Street, Albany Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Hartford County, CT to Manchester, CT covers 12.8 miles and takes about 21m, 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 14 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 5.1 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 1.8 miles in near US 44 / Albany Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 12.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (US 44 / South Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 44 / Albany Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 44 / Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 44 / South Morgan Street
Turn left onto US 44 / South Morgan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m 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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Albany Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| US 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Middle Turnpike West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Morgan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford County, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CT 189
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 44
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 44
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Morgan Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 44
Toward I 84 East: Boston
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 44
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6; US 44
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
10
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.
11
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Middle Turnpike West
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Friday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
N 5 to 10 mph
35% chance
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
10 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
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hartford County, CT to Manchester, CT covers 12.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, Center Street, Albany Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Hartford County, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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 12.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (US 44 / South Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hartford County, CT to Manchester, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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