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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Hancock, NH is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
34.4 mi
01h 12m
Flight
27.07 mi
43.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.07 mi
Kilometers
43.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.4 mi
Kilometers
55.36 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hancock
Tue, May 5, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Tue, May 5, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-04T23:21
Arrive Hancock
Tue, May 5, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
New Boston
NH

City in Texas, United States

From City of Manchester
17.1 mi
00h 36m
To Hancock
17.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canal Street

    705 ft · 23 sec · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Granite Street

    2443 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    1411 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Varney Street

    2283 ft · 46 sec · Varney Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mast Road

    5.3 mi · 12 min · Mast Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street

    1977 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on New Boston Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road

  16. 16

    Continue on River Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    63 m · 6 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on New Boston Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bennington Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Francestown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Antrim Road

    53 m · 12 sec · Antrim Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Cross Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Pierce Hill Road

    97 m · 9 sec · Pierce Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Road

    788 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 202

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 202

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bennington Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Francestown Road
7.06 mi · 21%
Bennington Road
5.91 mi · 17%
Mast Road
5.33 mi · 15%
River Road
4.71 mi · 14%
New Boston Road
4.53 mi · 13%
South Mast Street
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mast Road

Continue on Mast Road

5.33 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Boston
00h 36m from City of Manchester
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

New Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from City of Manchester and 17.2 miles from Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Hancock.

Stop Ideas Near New Boston

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

26 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

29 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

54 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 27.07 mi (43.56 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
Hancock

#2 Hancock

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,650
Coordinates42.9728600, -71.9798000
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Hancock (-71.9798, 42.97286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.77 $9.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.39 $10.79
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $6.00 $7.26 $14.51

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Hancock. The current time is 23:21:12.

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.