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

The driving distance from Brookline, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.79 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.36 mi
32.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.36 mi
Kilometers
32.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.34 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Fri, Apr 10, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Fri, Apr 10, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-04-10T19:39
Arrive City of Manchester
Fri, Apr 10, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
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
Merrimack
NH

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

From Brookline
10.2 mi
00h 20m
To City of Manchester
18.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrimack
00h 20m from Brookline
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookline and Mostly Sunny near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Brookline and 18.6 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Merrimack

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

8 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

14 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

35 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

39 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 20.36 mi (32.77 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
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: Steam Mill Hill Road (-71.657798, 42.734645)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and City of Manchester. The current time is 19:39:56.

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.