How far is City of Manchester, NH from Bow Bog, NH?

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Bow Bog, NH is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
12.48 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10 mi
16.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10 mi
Kilometers
16.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.48 mi
Kilometers
20.08 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bow Bog
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Bow Bog
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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

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
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From City of Manchester
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Bow Bog
6.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2140 ft · 1 min · Auburn Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hooksett Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hooksett Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    2243 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West River Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bow Bog Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bow Bog Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 37%
Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi · 14%
Maple Street
1.66 mi · 13%
Hooksett Road
1.2 mi · 10%
Pine Street
0.94 mi · 8%
West River Road
0.84 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

4.17 mi · 00h 05m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 11m from City of Manchester
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Bow Bog.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from City of Manchester and 6.2 miles from Bow Bog.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Bow Bog.

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Bow Bog. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 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
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#2 Bow Bog

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

Population8,381
Coordinates43.1206400, -71.5114600
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Bow Bog (-71.51146, 43.12064)

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
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.74 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.00 $2.64 $5.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Bow Bog. The current time is 02:36:59.

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.