Origin
Glastonbury, CT
Late night in Glastonbury on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glastonbury, 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
17m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glastonbury, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute in Connecticut, the 8.7-mile connection between Glastonbury and Manchester is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight planning. Navigating via Hebron Avenue, Keeney Street, and West Center Street keeps you entirely on local roads, avoiding highway travel altogether. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move through the Northeast region. Since there are no required stops, you can easily complete this transit in one go. This route is best suited for those who prefer navigating local streets over high-speed interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hebron Avenue | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Keeney Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Center Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| McKee Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hebron Avenue
— 3.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glastonbury, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on Hebron Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hebron Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto Hebron Avenue
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hebron Avenue
3
Continue on Hebron Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hebron Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Hebron Avenue
57 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hebron Avenue
5
Continue on Hebron Avenue
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Hebron Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Keeney Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Keeney Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on McKee Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McKee Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto West Center Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Center Street
9
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hebron Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Hebron Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hebron Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Hebron Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hebron Avenue
Slight right onto Hebron Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Keeney Street
Turn left onto Keeney Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Center Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
12:35 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
17m 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 8.7-mile journey is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed cruising. Because the highway share is zero percent, you will spend your entire time navigating surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.6-mile segment on Hebron Avenue, which dictates the primary pace of the drive. The road’s personality is practical and functional, requiring your full attention as you transition between local roads. Do not expect the monotony of a long-distance interstate haul; instead, anticipate a more engaged, localized driving experience that winds through the area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Hebron Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hebron Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hebron Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (Hebron Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (Hebron Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Hebron Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Hebron Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (Hebron Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (Hebron Avenue): 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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