How far is Amherst, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Amherst, NH to Manchester, NH is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.07 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.66 mi
20.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.66 mi
Kilometers
20.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.07 mi
Kilometers
22.64 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 25, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sat, Apr 25, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-25T16:56
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 25, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Amherst
7 mi
00h 13m
To Manchester
7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Amherst Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1254 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2472 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on McGregor Street

    1024 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Manchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amherst Street
10.2 mi · 73%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 12%
West Bridge Street
0.95 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.47 mi · 3%
McGregor Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amherst Street

Continue straight

6.36 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 13m from Amherst
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Manchester?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Amherst and 7 miles from Manchester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 12.66 mi (20.38 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,418
Coordinates42.8614700, -71.6253500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst Street (-71.62534, 42.861241)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.95
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.97 $3.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.23 $4.46
Premium $4.86 $2.43 $4.86
Diesel $6.00 $3.00 $6.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Manchester. The current time is 16:56:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.