How far is Canaan, NH from Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Canaan, NH to Manchester, NH is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Manchester.
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Start on Canaan Street
126 m · 17 sec · Canaan Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1097 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on High Street
5 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Continue on King Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street
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Keep slight left to continue on King Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
39 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
1.1 km · 1 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road
42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road
1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Eddy Road
1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road
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Continue on McGregor Street
977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan and Manchester.
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.
U.S. Route 4
Continue on U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Canaan 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 Canaan to Manchester?
The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Canaan and 31.1 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canaan and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Salisbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salisbury.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 53.03 mi (85.35 km).
#1 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.89 | $19.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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