Origin
Manchester, CT
Late night in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Manchester, CT to Kent, 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
1h 29m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Kent, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward getaway within Connecticut, the 58.9-mile journey from Manchester to Kent is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 29 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget remains quite lean, with estimated fuel costs coming in at just $9. The route connects two distinct parts of the Northeast, transitioning from the central region toward the scenic western border. Because the entire trip is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to explore your destination without feeling rushed. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers who want to maximize their time away.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 11 mi | 13m |
| Albany Avenue | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Kent Cornwall Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| I 84 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Sharon Turnpike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Kent Road South | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Furnace Brook Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Albany Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 11 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, CT and Kent, CT.
1
Start on US 6; US 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Center Street
2
Continue on West Center Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Center Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Spencer Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Spencer Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
352 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cemetery Road
5
Take the ramp
241 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, Boston
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 84 West: Hartford
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 44
Exit 50
Toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 44
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 44; CT 10
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 44; US 202
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 202
16
Turn right onto CT 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
18
Continue on CT 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Goshen Road
19
Continue on CT 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
20
Enter roundabout onto CT 4
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sharon Turnpike
21
Continue on CT 4
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Sharon Turnpike
22
Continue on CT 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
23
Turn left onto CT 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Hill Road
24
Continue on CT 4
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Brook Road
25
Turn slight left onto Kent Road South
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Kent Road South
26
Continue on US 7
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Kent Cornwall Road
27
Continue on US 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
28
Turn slight right
79 ft
·
3 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Manchester, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, B...
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 84 West: Hartford
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 84; US 6
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
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 50
Toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.48 one way
$18.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
Sharon Turnpike
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Albany Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Kent, CT
Late night in Kent on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Canton, CT
29 mi in
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
1h 29m 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 as you navigate this route, which balances faster highway stretches with more local roadway segments. With highway travel accounting for 37% of the journey, you will find a blend of road types rather than a monotonous interstate haul. You will primarily utilize US 202, Albany Avenue, and Kent Cornwall Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11-mile segment on US 202, allowing you to settle into a rhythm before the road transitions. This variety keeps the drive engaging, shifting from suburban-style roads to the winding, local character of the Kent area.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,283 ft
73 ft
Total Climb
1,313 ft
Total Descent
1,189 ft
Highest Point
1,283 ft
~42.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,211 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manchester, CT to Kent, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Haven along the way.
New Haven
8 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 44
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.48 in tolls one way, starting with Sharon 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.
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 Kent, 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 2.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 84; US 6): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kent, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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