Origin
Somers, CT
Late night in Somers on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somers, 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
27m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somers, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
Somers, CT to Manchester, CT is 16.5 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Somers Road and Talcottville Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, making it a straightforward local drive. You'll navigate primarily through familiar town roads, so expect a relaxed pace and minimal highway driving. It’s a quick hop between two points in the Northeast region, perfect for when you need to cover a short distance without a long commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Somers Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Talcottville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Oakland Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tolland Turnpike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Somers Road
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CT 190
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CT 83
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CT 83
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Somers Road
5
Continue on CT 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CT 83
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Street
7
Turn right onto CT 74; CT 83
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Union Street
8
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Windsor Avenue
9
Continue on CT 83
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Talcottville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 30; CT 83
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CT 30; CT 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CT 83
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Street
13
Turn right onto CT 83
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on CT 83
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn sharp left onto US 6; US 44
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 190 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 190 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 83 / South Road
Turn left onto CT 83 / South Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 74; CT 83 / Union Street
Turn right onto CT 74; CT 83 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CT 83 / North Main Street
Turn right onto CT 83 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Turn sharp left onto US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Manchester, CT
Late night in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 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
27m 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, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local roads like Somers Road, Talcottville Road, and South Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on Somers Road, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in direction. The drive doesn't offer long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning your attention will be engaged by navigating through residential and commercial areas.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Somers Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 190 / 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 16.5 miles you will encounter 6 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 190 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (CT 83 / South Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (CT 74; CT 83 / Union Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Somers 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 190 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (CT 83 / South Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (CT 74; CT 83 / Union Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. 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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