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

The driving distance from Barrington, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
38.8 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.95 mi
41.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.95 mi
Kilometers
41.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.8 mi
Kilometers
62.44 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 5:45 PM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Sat, May 2, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-05-02T16:55
Arrive City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 5:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Barrington
19.4 mi
00h 24m
To City of Manchester
19.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Pierce Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Calef Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Calef Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    726 ft · 25 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 · 58 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 Barrington 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
32.8 mi · 85%
Franklin Pierce Highway
2.85 mi · 7%
I 93 North
0.76 mi · 2%
Wellington Road
0.68 mi · 2%
Mammoth Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Lake Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 24m from Barrington
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington and Patchy Frost then 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 Barrington to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Barrington and 19.4 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.76 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population9,231
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.0470100
Altitude116
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: Franklin Pierce Highway (-71.04701, 43.222857)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and City of Manchester. The current time is 16:55:39.

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.