How far is City of Manchester, NH from Plainfield, NH?
The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Plainfield, NH is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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 01h 48m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Plainfield.
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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
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
7.6 mi · 15 min · Plainfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 12A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Plainfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
60 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from City of Manchester and 41.9 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
Tilton, New Hampshire
Claremont
Concord, New Hampshire
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 59.56 mi (95.85 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 Plainfield
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,419 |
| Coordinates | 43.5342400, -72.3562000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-72.3562, 43.53424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
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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