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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Atkinson, NH is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
25.74 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.13 mi
29.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.13 mi
Kilometers
29.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.74 mi
Kilometers
41.42 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkinson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Atkinson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From City of Manchester
12.9 mi
00h 20m
To Atkinson
12.9 mi
00h 20m

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
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    77 m · 12 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dearborn Street

    648 ft · 28 sec · Dearborn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Taylor Street

    604 ft · 33 sec · Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Valley Street

    2059 ft · 1 min · Valley Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Massabesic Street

    892 ft · 21 sec · Massabesic Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mammoth Road

    71 m · 12 sec · Mammoth Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Candia Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Candia Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2402 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    1 km · 1 min · Indian Rock Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Range Road

    2145 ft · 56 sec · Range Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 111

    4.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 111

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stage Road

    1564 ft · 38 sec · Stage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Leroy Avenue

    715 ft · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leroy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.35 mi · 29%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 17%
State Route 111
4.18 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.1 mi · 8%
Salem Road
1.78 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

7.35 mi · 00h 09m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 20m from City of Manchester
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from City of Manchester and 12.9 miles from Atkinson.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 18.13 mi (29.17 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
Atkinson

#2 Atkinson

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population7,163
Coordinates42.8384200, -71.1470000
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Atkinson (-71.147, 42.83842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 Atkinson. The current time is 09:38:48.

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.