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

The driving distance from Bridgewater, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
58.88 mi
01h 04m
Flight
47.51 mi
76.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.51 mi
Kilometers
76.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.88 mi
Kilometers
94.76 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-04-23T04:22
Arrive City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgewater
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
Canterbury
NH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Bridgewater
29.4 mi
00h 32m
To City of Manchester
29.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whittemore Point Road South

    71 m · 11 sec · Whittemore Point Road South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mayhew Turnpike

    1715 ft · 37 sec · Mayhew Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1002 ft · 28 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Summer Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 27%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 26%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 18%
I 93 South
5.24 mi · 9%
Summer Street
4.47 mi · 8%
Lake Street
3.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canterbury
00h 32m from Bridgewater
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgewater and Mostly Cloudy near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Canterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Bridgewater and 29.5 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgewater and Mostly Cloudy near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Canterbury

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

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

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Tilton, New Hampshire

13 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
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Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
325 Route 104
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Manchester, New Hampshire

40 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 47.51 mi (76.46 km).

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#1 Bridgewater

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,082
Coordinates43.6384100, -71.7364700
Altitude195
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: Whittemore Point Road South (-71.736473, 43.638404)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 Bridgewater and City of Manchester. The current time is 04:22:07.

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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.