Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enfield, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Manchester, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Enfield, CT to Manchester, CT is 17.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Sullivan Avenue and I 91, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward hop, mostly on surface roads, making it ideal for a short drive with minimal time commitment. Plan for a simple transit between these two Connecticut locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| I 91 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Oakland Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Oakland Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Enfield Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| King Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, CT and Manchester, CT.
Start on US 5
Continue on US 5
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 5
Continue on US 5
Continue on US 5
Turn left onto CT 194
Turn left onto CT 30
Continue on CT 30
Continue on CT 30
Turn right onto CT 83
Turn right onto CT 83
Continue on CT 83
Turn sharp left onto US 6; US 44
Continue on US 6; US 44
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 5 South: East Windsor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CT 194 / Sullivan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CT 83 / Oakland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Enfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Sunny
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 8:59AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Morning in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Sunny
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 8:59AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only 11% of the total 17.3 miles on the highway. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets, with the longest continuous stretch on Sullivan Avenue covering 3.7 miles. Expect to encounter typical surface road conditions, including traffic lights and intersections, as you make your way through populated areas. The transition to highway driving will be brief.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 91.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (CT 194 / Sullivan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Enfield is a city of 42,000 people (2020) in the Connecticut River Valley. The Enfield Historical District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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