How far is Ashland, NH from City of Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Ashland, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.48 mi
00h 57m
Flight
50 mi
80.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50 mi
Kilometers
80.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.48 mi
Kilometers
90.9 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sun, May 3, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Sun, May 3, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-05-03T06:47
Arrive City of Manchester
Sun, May 3, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Ashland
28.2 mi
00h 28m
To City of Manchester
28.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and City of Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and City of Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    39 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1593 ft · 36 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    21 mi · 23 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 54 sec · Belmont Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and City of Manchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
21.8 mi · 39%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 27%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 19%
I 93 South
5.25 mi · 9%
Mammoth Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

21 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 28m from Ashland
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ashland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Ashland and 28.3 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ashland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boscawen, 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 Boscawen.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 50 mi (80.47 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,067
Coordinates43.6953500, -71.6306300
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
City of Manchester

#2 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.630842, 43.695147)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.85 $15.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.87 $17.74
Premium $4.86 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $6.00 $11.93 $23.87

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and City of Manchester. The current time is 06:47:28.

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.