How far is Chichester, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Chichester, NH to Manchester, NH is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
25.28 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.74 mi
28.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.74 mi
Kilometers
28.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.68 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Chichester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chichester
2026-04-18T08:14
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Chichester
13 mi
00h 15m
To Manchester
12.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°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 Chichester and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2287 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chichester 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 62%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 29%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 4%
Styles Bridges Highway
0.77 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Eddy Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.91 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow Bog
00h 15m from Chichester
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chichester 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 Chichester to Manchester?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Bow Bog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Chichester and 12.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

10 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

15 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

37 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chichester and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 17.74 mi (28.55 km).

Chichester

#1 Chichester

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,729
Coordinates43.2492500, -71.3997900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.39979, 43.249249)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.02
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.51 $7.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.97 $7.93
Premium $4.86 $4.32 $8.65
Diesel $6.00 $5.34 $10.67

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 Chichester and Manchester. The current time is 08:14:04.

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.