How far is Brookline, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Manchester, NH is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
24.45 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.75 mi
33.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.75 mi
Kilometers
33.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.45 mi
Kilometers
39.35 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-04-18T07:53
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Amherst
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Brookline
12.2 mi
00h 19m
To Manchester
12.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Steam Mill Hill Road

    854 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    743 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Milford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 13

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13

  5. 5

    Continue on NH Route 13

    1.6 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1996 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2472 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on McGregor Street

    1024 ft · 24 sec · McGregor Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookline 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 13
15.7 mi · 64%
Route 13
3.39 mi · 14%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 7%
Milford Street
1.2 mi · 5%
West Bridge Street
0.95 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 13

Merge slight left

7.36 mi · 00h 11m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 19m from Brookline
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brookline and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Brookline and 12.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brookline and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

40 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

45 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.4 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Steam Mill Hill Road (-71.657798, 42.734645)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Manchester. The current time is 07:53:11.

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.