Origin
Woodbury, CT
Late night in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, CT to Manchester, 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 8m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 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 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, CT
David Kanigan
Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
This 45.7-mile drive from Woodbury, CT to Manchester, CT is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost of around $7, it's perfectly suited as a one-day excursion. The journey primarily utilizes US 6 and local Main Street roads, offering a mixed driving experience as you travel within the Northeast region. You won't need to break this trip up into multiple days; it's a convenient option for a quick hop between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| Main Street South | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Colt Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Thomaston Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Scott Swamp Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 11.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, CT and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on Judson Avenue
108 ft
·
13 sec
·
Judson Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 6
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street South
3
Continue on US 6
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbury Road
4
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Deforest Street
5
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cutler Street
6
Continue on US 6
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Thomaston Road
7
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Watertown Road
8
Turn right onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pine Hill Road
9
Take the ramp onto US 6
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
10
Take the exit onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 6
Exit 39
Toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 6
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Terryville Avenue
13
Continue on US 6; CT 69
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 6
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Swamp Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 6
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Colt Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 6
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
US 6
Toward I 84 East, US 6 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
20
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.
21
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Middle Turnpike West
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
24
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
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Woodbury, 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 13.3 and 43 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
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 39
Toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 84 East, US 6 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East, US 6 South
6
39 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
42.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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...
6
43 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 6; US 44 / Middle Turnpike West
Turn right onto US 6; US 44 / Middle Turnpike West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
28°F
Farmington, CT
23 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 8m 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 drive on this route, with about 34% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on US 6, including one continuous segment of 11.8 miles, which offers a more open road feel. This is interspersed with driving through local streets like Main Street South and East Main Street, which will likely involve more traffic signals and lower speed limits as you pass through towns. The road character shifts from quicker sections to more built-up areas, requiring you to adjust your driving pace accordingly.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on US 6.
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 13.3 miles in near US 6.
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 45.7 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 13.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles (I 84; US 6): 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 Woodbury, CT to Manchester, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Bristol along the way.
Bristol
13.3 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 6
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on US 6. 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 13.3 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles (I 84; US 6): 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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