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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Northwood, NH is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
25.2 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.73 mi
33.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.73 mi
Kilometers
33.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwood
Tue, Jun 2, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Tue, Jun 2, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-06-02T01:02
Arrive Northwood
Tue, Jun 2, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From City of Manchester
12.6 mi
00h 22m
To Northwood
12.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Candia Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Candia Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Stage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Stage Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Raymond Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Raymond Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto North Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mountain View Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mountain View Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Mountain Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto First New Hampshire Turnpike

    141 m · 11 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
6.4 mi · 25%
Mountain View Road
3.18 mi · 13%
Mountain Avenue
2.66 mi · 11%
Old Candia Road
2.15 mi · 9%
Deerfield Road
1.96 mi · 8%
Raymond Road
1.94 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight left

5.94 mi · 00h 07m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 22m from City of Manchester
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Northwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from City of Manchester and 12.6 miles from Northwood.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 20.73 mi (33.36 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
Northwood

#2 Northwood

Place in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,323
Coordinates43.1942500, -71.1509000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Northwood (-71.1509, 43.19425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.02
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.51 $7.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.97 $7.93
Premium $4.86 $4.32 $8.65
Diesel $6.00 $5.34 $10.67

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Northwood. The current time is 01:02:26.

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.