Origin
Manchester, CT
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Manchester, CT to New London, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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New London, CT
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Trip Overview
Manchester, CT to New London, CT is 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m via CT 2, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that covers a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a smooth and efficient transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| CT 11 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Manchester Road | 4.9 mi | 10m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Hartford-New London Turnpike | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| New London Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Broad Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, CT and New London, 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
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 11
7
At end of road, turn left onto CT 82
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Haddam Road
8
Continue on CT 85
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
New London Road
9
Continue on CT 85
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Hartford-New London Turnpike
10
Continue on CT 85
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CT 85
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Meridian Street
335 ft
·
17 sec
·
Meridian Street
13
Turn right onto State Street
289 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Street
14
Turn right onto Huntington Street
166 ft
·
5 sec
·
Huntington Street
15
Arrive at destination
Huntington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43 — 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
5
43 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Hartford Turnpike
(4.4 mi)
$0.31
Hartford-New London Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
New London, CT
Late night in New London on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
12°F
Hebron, CT
22 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 5m 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 is predominantly on highways, with 68% of the route utilizing them. The longest continuous stretch on a highway, CT 2, is 14.2 miles. You'll experience highway cruising for a significant portion before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a relatively urban feel initially, with exits spaced somewhat closely together, as you leave Manchester.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and CT 11. You will hit about 8 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
5/10
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 43.1 miles you will encounter 8 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.
About the Cities
Arriving in New London, CT
Full guide →New London is a city on the southeastern coast of Connecticut. It is most well-known for its rich maritime history and for being the location of the United States Coast Guard Academy and Connecticut College.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). 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 $0.53 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): 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 New London, 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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