How far is Bridgewater, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Bridgewater, NH to Manchester, NH is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
57.41 mi
01h 02m
Flight
46.62 mi
75.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.62 mi
Kilometers
75.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.41 mi
Kilometers
92.4 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-04-23T02:32
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
29.1 mi
00h 31m
To Manchester
28.3 mi
00h 31m

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
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and 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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  17. 17

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater and 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 27%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 27%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 27%
Summer Street
4.44 mi · 8%
Lake Street
3.39 mi · 6%
New Hampshire Highway 104
1.09 mi · 2%
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canterbury
00h 31m from Bridgewater
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 29.1 miles from Bridgewater and 28.3 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near 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.

BUS

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
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

40 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 46.62 mi (75.02 km).

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#1 Bridgewater

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,082
Coordinates43.6384100, -71.7364700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Whittemore Point Road South (-71.736473, 43.638404)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 Manchester. The current time is 02:32:03.

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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.