Origin
Coventry, CT
Late night in Coventry on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Coventry, CT to Manchester, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coventry, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Coventry and Manchester, CT, you can expect a straightforward 12.4-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. Because this is such a brief trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day itinerary. You will mostly navigate via Main Street, the Boston Turnpike, and US 6, making for a simple, efficient commute. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is a very budget-friendly transit within the Northeast region. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a local visit, this route offers a no-fuss connection between these two Connecticut towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US 6 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Center Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 44 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on CT 31
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 31
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Boston Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 44
4
Take the exit onto US 6; US 44
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 6; US 44
Exit 8
Toward US 6, US 44 West: Bolton
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6; US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Center Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike
Turn left onto US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 6; US 44
Take the exit onto US 6; US 44 toward US 6, US 44 West: Bolton
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 8
Toward US 6, US 44 West: Bolton
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$3.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Boston Turnpike
(3.8 mi)
$0.27
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: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
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
Manchester, CT
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
3:56 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between local roads and faster segments. About 55% of your trip will be spent on the highway, balancing out the local driving portions. You will spend the longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.2 miles cruising along Main Street. This combination of road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, though you should stay alert as the environment shifts from residential or local lanes to more open highway travel. It is a functional drive that gets you to your destination quickly without requiring complex navigation.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (US 6; US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (US 6; US 44 / East Center Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.4 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 (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.27 in tolls one way, starting with Boston Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 4.2 miles (US 44; CT 31 / Boston Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (US 6; US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles (US 6; US 44 / East Center Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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