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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Candia, NH is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.09 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.65 mi
17.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.65 mi
Kilometers
17.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.09 mi
Kilometers
19.45 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Candia
Thu, Nov 12, 4:18 AM EST
Return by in City of Manchester
Thu, Nov 12, 4:38 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-11-12T03:57
Arrive Candia
Thu, Nov 12, 4:18 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Manchester
10:00 PM EST
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From City of Manchester
6 mi
00h 10m
To Candia
6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    677 ft · 32 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Massabesic Street

    62 m · 18 sec · Massabesic Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street

    2808 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Tarrytown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1423 ft · 43 sec · Lake Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hanover Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward NH 101 East

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road

    1695 ft · 41 sec · Old Deerfield Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Deerfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
6.4 mi · 53%
Old Candia Road
1.47 mi · 12%
Deerfield Road
0.98 mi · 8%
NH 43
0.88 mi · 7%
Hanover Street
0.74 mi · 6%
Spruce Street
0.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight left

5.94 mi · 00h 07m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 10m from City of Manchester
Leave By
7:48 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving City of Manchester and Light Rain near Candia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from City of Manchester and 6 miles from Candia.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around City of Manchester and Light Rain near Candia.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Candia. Straight-line distance: 10.65 mi (17.14 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
Candia

#2 Candia

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population3,959
Coordinates43.0778600, -71.2767300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Candia (-71.27673, 43.07786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 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
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.75
Round trip
$3.50
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $1.75 $3.50
Mid-grade $4.68 $2.01 $4.03
Premium $5.13 $2.21 $4.41
Diesel $6.24 $2.68 $5.37

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Candia. The current time is 03:57:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.