Origin
Manchester, CT
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Manchester, CT to East Granby, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, CT
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East Granby, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, CT to East Granby, CT covers 20.8 miles and takes about 29m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 5 mi | 5m |
| I 291 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| CT 20 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Tolland Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Chapel Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, CT and East Granby, CT.
1
Start on US 6; US 44
20 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
2
Turn sharp right onto CT 83
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Chapel Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chapel Road
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 291 West: Windsor
7
Merge onto I 291
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 291
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2B
Toward I 91 North: Springfield
9
Merge onto I 91
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 20
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto CT 20
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 20
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto CT 187
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left
47 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 83 / Main Street
Turn sharp right onto CT 83 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 291 West: Windsor
Navigation decision point
Toward I 291 West: Windsor
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 291
Merge onto I 291
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CT 20
Take the exit onto CT 20 toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Tolland Turnpike
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
East Granby, CT
Afternoon in East Granby on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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.
Road read
29m 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?
20.8 mi in 29m, mostly highway — 5 mi of that is on I 91.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 291. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 83 / Main Street.
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 12 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 83 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 291): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Manchester, CT to East Granby, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Granby along the way.
Granby
18.1 mi in
|
~25m
|
via CT 20
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Tolland Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Granby, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 83 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 291): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Granby, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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