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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Hampton, NH is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.85 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.79 mi
49.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.79 mi
Kilometers
49.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.85 mi
Kilometers
59.31 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Tue, Sep 15, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Tue, Sep 15, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-09-15T20:04
Arrive Hampton
Tue, Sep 15, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From City of Manchester
18.4 mi
00h 24m
To Hampton
18.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Today
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    677 ft · 32 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Massabesic Street

    62 m · 18 sec · Massabesic Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street

    2808 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Tarrytown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1423 ft · 43 sec · Lake Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hanover Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward NH 101 East

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Hampton, Seabrook

    1156 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    118 m · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    20 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
33.7 mi · 92%
Lafayette Road
0.97 mi · 3%
Hanover Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Spruce Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Lake Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
US 1
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 24m from City of Manchester
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Manchester and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from City of Manchester and 18.5 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Manchester and Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 30.79 mi (49.55 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
Hampton

#2 Hampton

Town in New Hampshire

Population15,950
Coordinates42.9375900, -70.8389400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Hampton (-70.83894, 42.93759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.29 $12.57
Premium $5.29 $6.88 $13.75
Diesel $6.10 $7.93 $15.87

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Hampton. The current time is 20:04:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.