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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Bradford, NH is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.38 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.64 mi
52.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.64 mi
Kilometers
52.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.38 mi
Kilometers
69.82 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Mon, May 25, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Mon, May 25, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-25T09:53
Arrive Bradford
Mon, May 25, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From City of Manchester
21.7 mi
00h 30m
To Bradford
21.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
69°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 103: Warner, Bradford

    1022 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 103

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 103

  16. 16

    Continue on Warner Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Warner Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
20.8 mi · 48%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 16%
State Route 103
4.77 mi · 11%
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 11%
Warner Road
2.55 mi · 6%
Maple Street
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 30m from City of Manchester
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Rain Showers near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from City of Manchester and 21.7 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Manchester and Rain Showers near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 32.64 mi (52.53 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
Bradford

#2 Bradford

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population1,739
Coordinates43.2700800, -71.9600800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Bradford (-71.96008, 43.27008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.07
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.04 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $4.86 $7.43 $14.87
Diesel $6.00 $9.18 $18.35

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Bradford. The current time is 09:53:01.

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.