Origin
Manchester, CT
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Manchester, CT to Montville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Montville, CT
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Trip Overview
Manchester, CT to Montville, CT is 34.2 miles and takes about 54 minutes via CT 2, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive, meaning you'll experience both highway speeds and more local road conditions. It's a straightforward journey, ideal if you're looking for a quick transfer between locations without a significant time commitment. Plan for a duration that allows for easy navigation and minimal disruption to your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Manchester Road | 4.9 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Old Colchester Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Parum Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Deep River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Norwich-Salem Turnpike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, CT and Montville, CT.
1
Start on US 6; US 44
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Center Street
2
Turn left onto CT 83
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on CT 83
4.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
5
Merge onto CT 2
14 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 11
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
CT 11
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road
8
Turn left onto Lake Hayward Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Hayward Road
9
Turn right onto CT 354
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Parum Road
10
Continue on CT 354
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Deep River Road
11
Continue on CT 354
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Colchester Road
12
Turn left onto CT 82
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Norwich Road
13
Continue on CT 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norwich-Salem Turnpike
14
Turn right onto CT 163
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Hill Road
15
Continue on Raymond Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Raymond Hill Road
16
Arrive at destination
Raymond Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — 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 left onto CT 83 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CT 2
Merge onto CT 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CT 11
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 11
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.06
Norwich-Salem Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Montville, CT
Late night in Montville on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
East Hampton, CT
17 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
54m 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 drive offers a blend of road types, with 45% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on CT 2, including a continuous segment of 14.2 miles, which provides a good opportunity for steady travel. The route also incorporates local roads like Manchester Road and Raymond Hill Road, introducing more varied driving conditions. This mixed profile means you'll transition from potentially faster highway speeds to more stop-and-go or slower paces as you navigate through different sections. The overall feel is a gradual shift rather than a dramatic change in scenery or speed.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 83 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 34.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CT 83 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on CT 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.06 in tolls one way, starting with Norwich-Salem 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 Montville, 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: near the start (CT 83 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (CT 2): 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 Montville, 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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