How far is Candia, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Candia, NH to Manchester, NH is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.2 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.64 mi
17.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.64 mi
Kilometers
17.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.2 mi
Kilometers
19.63 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Candia
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Candia
2026-04-18T11:53
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Candia
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Candia
6.1 mi
00h 08m
To Manchester
6.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Candia and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Deerfield Road

    1695 ft · 49 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Deerfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Candia Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    530 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2065 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Candia 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Candia Road
7.92 mi · 65%
Bridge Street
1.14 mi · 9%
Deerfield Road
0.98 mi · 8%
I 93 North
0.76 mi · 6%
Wellington Road
0.68 mi · 6%
Old Deerfield Road
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Old Candia Road

Merge slight left

5.79 mi · 00h 07m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 08m from Candia
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Candia 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 Candia to Manchester?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Candia and 6.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Candia and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 10.64 mi (17.12 km).

Candia

#1 Candia

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population3,959
Coordinates43.0778600, -71.2767300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Deerfield Road (-71.276878, 43.077853)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.39
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.70 $3.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.92 $3.83
Premium $4.86 $2.09 $4.18
Diesel $6.00 $2.58 $5.16

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 Candia and Manchester. The current time is 11:53:59.

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.