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

The driving distance from Barnstead, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
31.38 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.33 mi
40.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.33 mi
Kilometers
40.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.38 mi
Kilometers
50.5 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Fri, May 1, 4:02 PM EDT
Return by in Barnstead
Fri, May 1, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnstead
2026-05-01T15:18
Arrive City of Manchester
Fri, May 1, 4:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barnstead
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
Allenstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Barnstead
15.6 mi
00h 22m
To City of Manchester
15.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parade Road

    2258 ft · 1 min · Parade Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Parade Road

    53 m · 12 sec · Parade Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Suncook Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  12. 12

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  25. 25

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

    5 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnstead and City of 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Highway
7.14 mi · 23%
Suncook Valley Road
6.16 mi · 20%
I 93 South
5.19 mi · 17%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 10%
Hooksett Road
2.18 mi · 7%
Route 28
1.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

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

4.96 mi · 00h 06m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenstown
00h 22m from Barnstead
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Barnstead and Mostly Sunny near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Barnstead and 15.8 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Barnstead and Mostly Sunny near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Allenstown

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnstead and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.77 km).

Barnstead

#1 Barnstead

City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,777
Coordinates43.3339700, -71.2928400
Altitude152
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: Parade Road (-71.292901, 43.334007)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.76
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.38 $8.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.95 $9.89
Premium $4.86 $5.39 $10.78
Diesel $6.00 $6.66 $13.31

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnstead and City of Manchester. The current time is 15:18:34.

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.