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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on Parade Road
2258 ft · 1 min · Parade Road
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Continue on Parade Road
53 m · 12 sec · Parade Road
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Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28
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Continue on Pinewood Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road
1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road
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Continue on Hooksett Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto College Park Drive
2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Take the ramp right
128 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2636 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 93 South
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
2501 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Mammoth Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Belmont Street
1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allenstown.
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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).
#1 Barnstead
City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 4,777 |
| Coordinates | 43.3339700, -71.2928400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 109,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.9844500, -71.4445300 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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