Origin
Madison, CT
Late night in Madison on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Madison, 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
1h 10m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, CT to Manchester, CT covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Durham Road, I 91, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Durham Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Madison, CT to Manchester, CT covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Durham Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 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 21.2 miles in near CT 17.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 21.2 miles (CT 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
21.2 mi into trip
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~38m in
|
CT 17
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 17 toward CT 9 North, CT 17 North: Portland, New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 9 North, CT 17 North: Portland, New B...
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
41.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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.
Between Madison, CT and Manchester, CT, road signs point toward New Britain and Boston.
New Britain
21.2 mi in
|
~38m
|
via CT 17
Boston
36.1 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Road | 11.7 mi | 19m |
| I 91 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 6.4 mi | 13m |
| CT 17 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| I 84 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Madison Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Center Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 5 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Durham Road
— 11.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
122 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn right onto US 1
168 ft
·
8 sec
·
Boston Post Road
4
Turn right onto CT 79
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Durham Road
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto CT 79
344 ft
·
5 sec
·
Durham Road
6
Continue on CT 79
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Durham Road
7
Continue on CT 79
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Madison Road
8
Turn slight right onto CT 17
6.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CT 17
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
CT 17
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 17
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 17
Toward CT 9 North, CT 17 North: Portland, New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 29
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 91
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 29
Toward CT 15 North: East Hartford, Boston
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto US 5; CT 15
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 5; CT 15
15
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
17
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.
18
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Middle Turnpike West
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Madison, CT · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Madison, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, CT
The final approach into Manchester, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.18 one way
$14.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
42°F
Middletown, CT
22 mi in
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
1h 10m 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 Madison, CT to Manchester, CT covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Durham Road, I 91, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Madison, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.18 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 44.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 21.2 miles (CT 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Madison, CT and Manchester, CT, road signs point toward New Britain and Boston.
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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