Origin
Oxford, CT
Morning in Oxford on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, CT to Manchester, 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 9m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Oxford to Manchester, Connecticut, you are looking at a straightforward 49.1-mile trek. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay for such a short transit. With an estimated fuel budget of just $8, it is a very economical trip to plan. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in familiar New England territory throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 31.9 mi | 40m |
| CT 8 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Pines Bridge Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pearl Lake Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Reidville Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 31.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on this road
102 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CT 67
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oxford Road
3
Turn left onto CT 42
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension
4
At end of road, turn left onto CT 42
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Chestnut Tree Hill Road
5
Turn right onto CT 42
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pines Bridge Road
6
Continue on CT 42
389 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marilyn Avenue
7
Continue on CT 42
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
9
Merge onto CT 8
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 27
Toward South Main Street, Waterbury
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
111 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Waterbury Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Waterbury Road
13
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Baldwin Street
15
Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Lake Road
16
Continue on Harpers Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harpers Ferry Road
17
Turn right onto Reidville Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reidville Drive
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
19
Merge onto I 84
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
14 mi
·
19 min
·
I 84
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
23
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 6
Exit 60
Toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Middle Turnpike West
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Oxford, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Waterbury
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 27
Toward South Main Street, Waterbury
7
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 84
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
42.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester
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 60
Toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manch...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 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
1h 9m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of CT 8 and I-84 to cover the distance, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 31.9 miles on I-84. The route feels like a standard interstate transit rather than a winding scenic byway. As you transition from the local sections onto the highway, the pace picks up significantly. Expect a functional, direct experience that prioritizes efficiency over variety.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Oxford, CT to Manchester, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
9.9 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Manchester, 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (I 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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