How far is City of Manchester, NH from Danbury, NH?
The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Danbury, NH is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Danbury.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Summer Street
51 m · 9 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Belmont Street
83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Auburn Street
2140 ft · 1 min · Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hooksett Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hooksett Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
2243 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
1.3 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
45 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
1.1 km · 1 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street
35 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street
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Keep slight left to continue on High Street
5 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 4
7 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 4
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Turn slight right onto NH 104 East
42 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ragged Mountain Highway
52 m · 4 sec · Ragged Mountain Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ragged Mountain Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Danbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Manchester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Danbury?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from City of Manchester and 25.4 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 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 Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Boscawen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boscawen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 42.88 mi (69.01 km).
#1 City of Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 109,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.9844500, -71.4445300 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danbury
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,236 |
| Coordinates | 43.5256300, -71.8617500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danbury (-71.86175, 43.52563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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