How far is City of Manchester, NH from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Nashua, NH is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Hillsborough County, 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 Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Nashua.
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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
1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Street
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Continue on Canal Street
705 ft · 23 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Granite Street
1553 ft · 49 sec · Granite Street
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Take the ramp left
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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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 Nashua.
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.
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
13.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Nashua?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from City of Manchester and 11.9 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near East Merrimack
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 East Merrimack.
Nashua, NH
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Haverhill station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 15.18 mi (24.43 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 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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