Origin
Manchester, CT
Late night in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Manchester, CT to Ellington, 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
17m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, CT
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Ellington, CT
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Trip Overview
Manchester, CT to Ellington, CT is 10.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Talcottville Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Connecticut, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two points without a significant time commitment. You'll navigate primarily local roads, so expect a more community-focused feel rather than a highway experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Talcottville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Oakland Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tolland Turnpike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Windsor Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Talcottville Road
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, CT and Ellington, CT.
1
Start on US 6; US 44
20 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
2
Turn sharp right onto CT 83
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 83
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CT 83
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Street
5
Turn right onto CT 30; CT 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CT 30; CT 83
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
7
Continue on CT 83
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Talcottville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Windsor Avenue
9
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Union Street
10
Turn left onto CT 83
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CT 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Road
12
Turn left onto CT 286
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
CT 286
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 83 / Main Street
Turn sharp right onto CT 83 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 83 / North Main Street
Continue onto CT 83 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 83 / Oakland Street
Turn left onto CT 83 / Oakland Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 30; CT 83 / Tolland Turnpike
Turn right onto CT 30; CT 83 / Tolland Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 83 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 83 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Hartford Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.06
Tolland Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
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: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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
Ellington, CT
Late night in Ellington on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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.
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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than settling into long stretches of highway. With only a 14% highway share, most of your journey will be on local roads like Talcottville Road, West Road, and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles along Talcottville Road. Be prepared for a driving experience that involves constant navigation and adjustments, typical of getting around within towns and connecting neighborhoods.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Talcottville Road.
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 early in the drive near CT 83 / Main Street.
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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 83 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.3 miles (CT 83 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (CT 83 / Oakland Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.7 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 (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Talcottville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Hartford 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: near the start (CT 83 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.3 miles (CT 83 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (CT 83 / Oakland Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ellington, 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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