Origin
Manchester, CT
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Manchester, CT to New London, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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New London, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, CT to New London, CT covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Manchester Road, CT 2 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 43.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manchester, CT to New London, CT is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manchester, CT to New London, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Manchester Road | — | — |
| CT 2 East | — | — |
| East Haddam Road | — | — |
| New London Road | — | — |
| Hartford-New London Turnpike | — | — |
| Hartford Turnpike | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, CT and New London, CT.
1
Start on East Center Street
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Center Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Manchester Road
4.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Manchester Road
4
Take the ramp left toward CT 2 East: Norwich
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
CT 2 East: Norwich
5
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
16 min
6
Keep slight right
7.6 mi
·
9 min
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Haddam Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Haddam Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto New London Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
New London Road
9
Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Hartford-New London Turnpike
10
Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
11
Continue on Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
12
Turn right onto Meridian Street
335 ft
·
18 sec
·
Meridian Street
13
Turn right onto State Street
289 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Street
14
Turn right onto Huntington Street
167 ft
·
6 sec
·
Huntington Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Manchester, CT · 32m 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Manchester, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New London, CT
The final approach into New London, 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
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
New London, CT
Afternoon in New London on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
12°F
Hebron, 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 5m 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 Manchester, CT to New London, CT covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Manchester Road, CT 2 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Manchester, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.94 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.
The drive from Manchester, CT to New London, CT is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manchester, CT to New London, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manchester, CT to New London, 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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