How far is City of Manchester, NH from Jefferson, NH?
The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Jefferson, NH is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Jefferson.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North
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Turn right onto State Route 115
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115
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Continue on Owls Head Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Owls Head Highway
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Turn left onto Meadows Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Meadows Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Presidential Highway
44 m · 4 sec · Presidential Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Presidential Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from City of Manchester and 57.7 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 99.13 mi (159.53 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 Jefferson
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 44.4189500, -71.4745300 |
| Altitude | 425 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-71.47453, 44.41895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.95 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
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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