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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Canterbury, NH is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
30.25 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.11 mi
40.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.11 mi
Kilometers
40.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.25 mi
Kilometers
48.69 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canterbury
Wed, May 13, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Wed, May 13, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Canterbury
Wed, May 13, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Bow
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From City of Manchester
15.1 mi
00h 21m
To Canterbury
15.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Canterbury

    1121 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Road

    3275 ft · 1 min · West Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Carter Hill Road

    3043 ft · 1 min · Carter Hill Road

  14. 14

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

    156 m · 12 sec · Northwest Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Center Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 34%
Styles Bridges Highway
9.89 mi · 33%
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 15%
Maple Street
1.66 mi · 5%
Hooksett Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Center Road
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow
00h 21m from City of Manchester
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Manchester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Canterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from City of Manchester and 15.1 miles from Canterbury.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Manchester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Canterbury.

Stop Ideas Near Bow

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

9 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

17 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Canterbury. Straight-line distance: 25.11 mi (40.41 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
Canterbury

#2 Canterbury

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,496
Coordinates43.3370200, -71.5653500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Canterbury (-71.56535, 43.33702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.44
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.22 $8.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.77 $9.54
Premium $4.86 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $6.00 $6.42 $12.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Canterbury. The current time is 23:46:56.

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.