Trip from Plymouth, CT to Manchester, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

49m

Distance

34.7 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 45m ★

6 AM

0h 50m

8 AM

0h 58m

10 AM

0h 52m

12 PM

0h 52m

3 PM

0h 53m

5 PM

0h 57m

8 PM

0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plymouth, CT to Manchester, CT covers 34.7 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Terryville Avenue, North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.59 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

17.3 miles from Plymouth, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 34.7 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Plymouth, CT to Manchester, CT is easy. At 49m 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 Plymouth, CT to Manchester, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	—	—
Terryville Avenue	—	—
North Street	—	—
Farmington Avenue	—	—
Scott Swamp Road	—	—
Colt Highway	—	—
I 84 East	—	—
US 6	—	—

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 Plymouth, CT and Manchester, CT.

1

Start on North Street

23 ft · 7 sec · North Street

2

Turn left onto Main Street

3.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

3

Continue on Terryville Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue

4

Continue on North Street

0.4 mi · 31 sec · North Street

5

Continue on Farmington Avenue

2.8 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue

6

Continue on Scott Swamp Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road

7

Turn straight onto Colt Highway

3.5 mi · 5 min · Colt Highway

8

Take the exit left toward I 84 East, US 6 South

9.9 mi · 14 min · I 84 East, US 6 South

9

Keep slight left

2.3 mi · 2 min

10

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 84 East: Boston

11

Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester

0.4 mi · 59 sec · US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester

12

Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West

13

Turn right onto Center Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · Center Street

14

Continue on East Center Street

338 ft · 13 sec · East Center Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 17.3 miles from Plymouth, CT, or about 24m into the drive.

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 34.7 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.3 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Plymouth, CT.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Plymouth, CT

This is one driving day of about 34.7 miles and 49m.

At 34.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.3 mi from Plymouth, CT · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hartford, CT

17 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.

Popular next leg

Hartford, CT to Manchester, CT

9.7 mi · 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Vernon, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hartford, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Plymouth, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Manchester, CT

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manchester, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.59 one way

$11.17 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$6.15	$12.29
premium	$4.86	$6.64	$13.29
diesel	$5.61	$7.66	$15.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.4	$3.64	$1.67
Efficient EV	8.7	$3.04	$1.39
EV Truck/SUV	13.9	$4.86	$2.22

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Plymouth, CT

Late night in Plymouth on Thursday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manchester, CT

Late night in Manchester on Thursday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

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

49m 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 Plymouth, CT to Manchester, CT covers 34.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, Terryville Avenue, North Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Plymouth, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.59 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 Plymouth, CT to Manchester, CT is easy. At 49m 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 Plymouth, CT to Manchester, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Plymouth, CT to Manchester, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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