How far is City of Manchester, NH from Grantham, NH?
The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Grantham, NH is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Grantham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Grantham.
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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
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
42.8 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 10: Grantham, Croydon
1731 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Old State Route 10
804 ft · 17 sec · Old State Route 10
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Continue on Route 10 South
3224 ft · 57 sec · Route 10 South
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Grantham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
42.8 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Partly Sunny near Grantham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Grantham?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from City of Manchester and 29.8 miles from Grantham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Manchester and Partly Sunny near Grantham.
Stop Ideas Near Contoocook
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 Contoocook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Grantham. Straight-line distance: 49.34 mi (79.41 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 Grantham
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,955 |
| Coordinates | 43.4895200, -72.1375900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grantham (-72.13759, 43.48952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.28 | $16.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.59 | $25.19 |
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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