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32m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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Manchester, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Mansfield City, CT
David Kanigan
The drive from Manchester, CT to Mansfield City, CT covers 16.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 44, Stafford Road, Mansfield City Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on US 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.5 miles from Manchester, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
The drive from Manchester, CT to Mansfield City, CT covers 16.9 miles and takes about 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
494 ft
Total Descent
477 ft
Highest Point
726 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
402 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 44 / East Center Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Manchester, CT to Mansfield City, CT is easy. At 32m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 44 / East Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (US 6; US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Continue onto US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto US 6; US 44 toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp right onto CT 32 / Stafford Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto Mansfield City Road
Navigation decision point
Between Manchester, CT and Mansfield City, CT, road signs point toward Providence and Mansfield.
Providence
Mansfield
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Stafford Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Mansfield City Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| East Center Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Middle Turnpike East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| New Bolton Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Boston Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, CT and Mansfield City, CT.
Start on US 6; US 44
Continue on US 6; US 44
Continue on US 6; US 44
Continue on US 6; US 44
Continue on US 6; US 44
Take the ramp onto US 6; US 44
Take the exit onto US 44
Turn sharp right onto CT 32
Turn left onto Mansfield City Road
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16.9 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.5 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield City, CT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Manchester, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manchester, CT
This is one driving day of about 16.9 miles and 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.5 mi from Manchester, CT · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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.
A short stop after about 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Manchester, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mansfield City, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mansfield City, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.71 one way
$5.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| premium | $4.83 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Mansfield City on Sunday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
8 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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