How far is Bennington, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Bennington, NH to Manchester, NH is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
45.28 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23.74 mi
38.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.74 mi
Kilometers
38.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.28 mi
Kilometers
72.87 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Mon, May 4, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Mon, May 4, 10:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-05-04T20:29
Arrive Manchester
Mon, May 4, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
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
New Boston
NH

City in Texas, United States

From Bennington
14.5 mi
00h 26m
To Manchester
30.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Antrim Road

    131 m · 17 sec · Antrim Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Francestown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bennington Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on New Boston Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1156 ft · 37 sec · Depot Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto River Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Boston Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1982 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    41 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Mast Street

    3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street

    31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mast Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pinard Street

    1225 ft · 34 sec · Pinard Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

    905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Kelley Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue

    757 ft · 25 sec · Coolidge Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Amory Street

    154 m · 16 sec · Amory Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Francestown Road
7.1 mi · 16%
River Road
4.71 mi · 10%
New Boston Road
4.53 mi · 10%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 9%
Bennington Road
3.01 mi · 7%
South Mast Street
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Turn left onto River Road

4.71 mi · 00h 09m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Boston
00h 26m from Bennington
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

New Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Bennington and 30.8 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Boston

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

26 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

29 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

54 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.21 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,518
Coordinates43.0031400, -71.9245200
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Antrim Road (-71.92408, 43.003108)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.86 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $6.00 $9.60 $19.19

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Manchester. The current time is 20:29:48.

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.