How far is Bow Bog, NH from City of Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Bow Bog, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
12.55 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10 mi
16.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10 mi
Kilometers
16.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.55 mi
Kilometers
20.2 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Bow Bog
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bow Bog
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive City of Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bow Bog
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Bow Bog
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To City of Manchester
6.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bow Bog Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pine Street

    1662 ft · 51 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brandywine Drive

    568 ft · 28 sec · Brandywine Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springer Road

    583 ft · 28 sec · Springer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    81 m · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bow Bog 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
5.23 mi · 42%
Everett Turnpike
2.69 mi · 21%
Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi · 14%
Mammoth Road
0.66 mi · 5%
Lake Avenue
0.59 mi · 5%
Wellington Road
0.47 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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 09m from Bow Bog
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bow Bog 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 Bow Bog to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Bow Bog and 6.4 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bow Bog and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bow Bog and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 km).

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#1 Bow Bog

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

Population8,381
Coordinates43.1206400, -71.5114600
Altitude117
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: Bow Bog Road (-71.511407, 43.120727)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.74 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.00 $2.64 $5.28

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bow Bog and City of Manchester. The current time is 23:09:49.

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.