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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Bow, NH is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 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
19.03 mi
00h 30m
Flight
11.48 mi
18.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.48 mi
Kilometers
18.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.03 mi
Kilometers
30.62 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bow
Sat, May 2, 4:18 PM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-02T15:48
Arrive Bow
Sat, May 2, 4:18 PM 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 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
Hooksett
NH

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

From City of Manchester
9.5 mi
00h 15m
To Bow
9.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1390 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Bow

    1070 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Street

    978 ft · 28 sec · South Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Logging Hill Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bow Center Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

    68 m · 17 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road

    51 m · 5 sec · White Rock Hill Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Rock Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 37%
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 24%
Bow Center Road
1.82 mi · 10%
Maple Street
1.66 mi · 9%
I 89 North
1.22 mi · 6%
Hooksett Road
1.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

6.96 mi · 00h 08m

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
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 15m from City of Manchester
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

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?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 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?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from City of Manchester and 9.5 miles from Bow.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 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 $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Bow. Straight-line distance: 11.48 mi (18.48 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
Bow

#2 Bow

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Population8,063
Coordinates43.1320300, -71.5492400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Bow (-71.54924, 43.13203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.29
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.64 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.99 $5.97
Premium $4.86 $3.25 $6.51
Diesel $6.00 $4.02 $8.04

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 City of Manchester and Bow. The current time is 15:48:42.

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.