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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Freedom, NH is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.28 mi
02h 03m
Flight
60.77 mi
97.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.77 mi
Kilometers
97.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.28 mi
Kilometers
121.15 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freedom
Sat, May 2, 7:14 PM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-02T17:10
Arrive Freedom
Sat, May 2, 7:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From City of Manchester
37.7 mi
01h 01m
To Freedom
37.7 mi
01h 01m

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
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  20. 20

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    922 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    11.3 mi · 19 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Center Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Center Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · White Mountain Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Ossipee Trail

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Green Mountain Road

    1407 ft · 34 sec · Green Mountain Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Eaton Road

    2639 ft · 1 min · Eaton Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Freedom Village Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Village Road

  39. 39

    Turn slight left

    51 m · 8 sec

  40. 40

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    958 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
28.6 mi · 38%
Center Street
10.4 mi · 14%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 10%
Ossipee Trail
5.29 mi · 7%
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 6%
White Mountain Highway
4.21 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
01h 01m from City of Manchester
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from City of Manchester and 37.7 miles from Freedom.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 60.77 mi (97.8 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
Freedom

#2 Freedom

Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Population1,593
Coordinates43.8123000, -71.0356200
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Freedom (-71.03562, 43.8123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.99
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.49 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.86 $23.71
Premium $4.86 $12.92 $25.84
Diesel $6.00 $15.95 $31.90

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Freedom. The current time is 17:10:42.

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.