How far is City of Manchester, NH from Durham, NH?
The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Durham, NH is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
Driving 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 00h 52m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Durham.
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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
677 ft · 32 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Massabesic Street
62 m · 18 sec · Massabesic Street
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Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street
2808 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road
89 m · 10 sec · Tarrytown Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1423 ft · 43 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn straight onto Hanover Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Hanover Street
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Take the ramp left toward NH 101 East
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle
8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Concord Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 155A: Durham
1186 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
34 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Road
61 m · 14 sec · Mill Road
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Continue on Mill Road
33 m · 4 sec · Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Durham.
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.
NH 101 East
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Manchester and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Durham?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from City of Manchester and 17.7 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Manchester and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Durham. Straight-line distance: 28.12 mi (45.26 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 Durham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 16,441 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339700, -70.9264500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-70.92645, 43.13397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.28 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Premium | $5.33 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
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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