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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Amherst, NH is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
14.07 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.48 mi
20.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.48 mi
Kilometers
20.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.07 mi
Kilometers
22.65 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-04-18T09:39
Arrive Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Manchester
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
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From City of Manchester
7 mi
00h 13m
To Amherst
7 mi
00h 13m

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
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
62°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 City of Manchester and Amherst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Auburn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canal Street

    705 ft · 23 sec · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Granite Street

    2443 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst

    910 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Amherst Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Amherst.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boynton Street
10.9 mi · 77%
Auburn Street
1.02 mi · 7%
Amherst Street
0.71 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 4%
Granite Street
0.46 mi · 3%
NH 122
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Boynton Street

Continue straight

8.84 mi · 00h 14m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 13m from City of Manchester
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Cloudy near Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from City of Manchester and 7 miles from Amherst.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Manchester and Mostly Cloudy near Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 12.48 mi (20.09 km).

City of Manchester

#1 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Amherst

#2 Amherst

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,418
Coordinates42.8614700, -71.6253500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Amherst (-71.62535, 42.86147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.95
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.97 $3.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.23 $4.46
Premium $4.86 $2.43 $4.86
Diesel $6.00 $3.00 $6.00

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 City of Manchester and Amherst. The current time is 09:39:01.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.