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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Canaan, NH is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
64.85 mi
01h 43m
Flight
53.97 mi
86.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.97 mi
Kilometers
86.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.85 mi
Kilometers
104.36 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canaan
Sun, May 3, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Sun, May 3, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-02T23:32
Arrive Canaan
Sun, May 3, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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

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
Salisbury
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From City of Manchester
32.4 mi
00h 51m
To Canaan
32.4 mi
00h 51m

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
48°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

    10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    1097 ft · 33 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Canaan Street

    126 m · 12 sec · Canaan Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canaan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 4
13 mi · 20%
Main Street
10.6 mi · 16%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 16%
Styles Bridges Highway
6.41 mi · 10%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 8%
High Street
5.02 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 4

Turn right onto U.S. Route 4

10.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
00h 51m from City of Manchester
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Partly Sunny near Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from City of Manchester and 32.4 miles from Canaan.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 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 Partly Sunny near Canaan.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

14 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

42 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 53.97 mi (86.85 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
Canaan

#2 Canaan

Town in New Hamsphire

Population3,917
Coordinates43.6475700, -72.0117500
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Canaan (-72.01175, 43.64757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.07
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.03 $18.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.86 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $6.00 $13.73 $27.47

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Canaan. The current time is 23:32:11.

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.