Origin
Avon, CT
Late night in Avon on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Avon, CT to Manchester, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
Avon to Manchester is 17.8 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Albany Avenue and I-84, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that’s mostly straightforward, making it ideal for a quick transition between these two towns. You won't need to worry about significant time commitments or extensive planning for this journey; it’s designed for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Avenue | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| I 84 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Avon Mountain Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Middle Turnpike West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Albany Avenue
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on US 202; CT 10
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simsbury Road
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 44
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 44
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Morgan Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 44
Toward I 84 East: Boston
8
Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 44
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6; US 44
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
11
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.
12
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Middle Turnpike West
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 44 / South Morgan Street
Turn left onto US 44 / South Morgan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward I 84 East: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 84 East: Boston
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Manchester, CT
Late night in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 34% of it on highway. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 6.8 miles on Albany Avenue before transitioning to I-84. The journey involves navigating through urban and suburban landscapes, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic patterns. While not entirely a highway grind, it does incorporate significant interstate driving, offering stretches of faster travel.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Albany Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near US 44 / South Morgan Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (US 44 / South Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Avon, CT
Full guide →Avon is a little town just outside of Connecticut's capital, Hartford.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Albany Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Manchester, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (US 44 / South Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.1 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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