Origin
Monroe, CT
Night in Monroe on Thursday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, CT to Manchester, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, CT to Manchester, CT covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, Berlin Turnpike, Leavenworth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 57.9 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.2 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 110 / Shelton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CT 110 / Shelton Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 110 / Shelton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 25.2 mi | 30m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| Leavenworth Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Howe Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Shelton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 25.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on Fan Hill Road
382 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fan Hill Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CT 111
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Monroe Turnpike
3
Enter roundabout onto CT 110
218 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shelton Road
4
Continue on CT 110
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelton Road
5
Continue on CT 110
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Leavenworth Road
6
Continue on CT 110
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Howe Avenue
7
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bridge Street
8
Turn right onto CT 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Derby Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
11
Continue on CT 34
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Derby Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
13
Merge onto CT 15
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 5; CT 15
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 28.9 mi from Monroe, CT · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Monroe, 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
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.19
Berlin Turnpike
(15.7 mi)
$1.10
Derby 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
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Night in Manchester on Thursday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
82°F
Kensington, CT
29 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 19m 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 Monroe, CT to Manchester, CT covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, Berlin Turnpike, Leavenworth Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from Monroe, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.32 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 57.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (CT 111 / Monroe Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 110 / Shelton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Monroe, CT to Manchester, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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