How far is City of Manchester, NH from Plaistow, NH?
The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Plaistow, NH is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
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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 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.
City 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 Plaistow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Plaistow.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Summer Street
77 m · 12 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Dearborn Street
648 ft · 28 sec · Dearborn Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
604 ft · 33 sec · Taylor Street
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Turn left onto Valley Street
2059 ft · 1 min · Valley Street
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Continue on Massabesic Street
892 ft · 21 sec · Massabesic Street
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Turn right onto Mammoth Road
71 m · 12 sec · Mammoth Road
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Turn left onto Candia Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Candia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2402 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
1938 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 125 South: Haverhill
1697 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1207 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Marsh Avenue
1293 ft · 28 sec · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 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 Plaistow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Sunny near Plaistow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Plaistow?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from City of Manchester and 17.7 miles from Plaistow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Manchester and Sunny near Plaistow.
Stop Ideas Near Windham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Plaistow. Straight-line distance: 20.44 mi (32.89 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 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plaistow (-71.09478, 42.83648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.38 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Diesel | $6.41 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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