Origin
Vernon, CT
Evening in Vernon on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
18°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon, CT
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Mansfield Depot, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vernon, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT covers 11.5 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 44, Lake Street, Cider Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on US 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 11.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 44 and Lake Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.5 miles on US 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 44 and Lake Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vernon, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT is easy. At 20m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 6; US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike
Turn left onto US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 6; US 44
Take the ramp onto US 6; US 44 toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
7
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 44
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
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vernon, CT and Mansfield Depot, CT, road signs point toward Providence and Mansfield.
Providence
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
|
via US 6; US 44
Mansfield
4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 44 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Cider Mill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Boston Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Middle Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 44
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon, CT and Mansfield Depot, CT.
1
Start on Washington Street
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Continue on Lake Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
3
Continue on Lake Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Street
4
Turn left onto Cider Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cider Mill Road
5
Turn left onto US 6; US 44
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Boston Turnpike
6
Take the ramp onto US 6; US 44
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6; US 44
Toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
7
Take the exit onto US 44
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
US 44
Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
US 44
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Boston Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Mansfield Depot, CT
Evening in Mansfield Depot on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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.
Temperature spread
38 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Vernon, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT covers 11.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 44, Lake Street, Cider Mill 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 5.7 miles from Vernon, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 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 Vernon, CT to Mansfield Depot, CT is easy. At 20m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 6; US 44 / Boston Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 6; US 44): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vernon, CT and Mansfield Depot, CT, road signs point toward Providence and Mansfield.
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