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

The driving distance from Chesterfield, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
76.83 mi
01h 26m
Flight
52.33 mi
84.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.83 mi
Kilometers
123.65 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 6:02 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Sat, May 2, 7:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-02T16:35
Arrive City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 6:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
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
Deering
NH

City in Alaska

From Chesterfield
38.3 mi
00h 43m
To City of Manchester
38.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and City of Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Chesterfield Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 63

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Route 9

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillsborough, Henniker

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  9. 9

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield and City of 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
33.2 mi · 43%
Hillsborough
11.5 mi · 15%
Route 9
7.95 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 10%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 7%
I 93 South
4.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deering
00h 43m from Chesterfield
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Deering is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Chesterfield and 38.5 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesterfield and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Deering

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

29 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

42 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

48 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 52.33 mi (84.21 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,644
Coordinates42.8873000, -72.4703700
Altitude260
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: Old Chesterfield Road (-72.470432, 42.887179)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.38
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.69 $21.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.08 $24.16
Premium $4.86 $13.17 $26.33
Diesel $6.00 $16.25 $32.50

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and City of Manchester. The current time is 16:35:53.

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.