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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Richmond, NH is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
59.94 mi
01h 44m
Flight
44.79 mi
72.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.79 mi
Kilometers
72.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.94 mi
Kilometers
96.47 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Mon, May 4, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Mon, May 4, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-04T13:40
Arrive Richmond
Mon, May 4, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Temple
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From City of Manchester
30 mi
00h 52m
To Richmond
30 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Auburn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canal Street

    705 ft · 23 sec · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Granite Street

    2443 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    108 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Route 202

    2.1 mi · 4 min · US Route 202

  20. 20

    Turn right onto NH Route 119

    5.7 mi · 9 min · NH Route 119

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Templeton Turnpike

    626 ft · 21 sec · Templeton Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn right

    25 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto NH Route 119 West

    1.4 km · 2 min · NH Route 119 West

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1883 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto State Route 119

    3 mi · 6 min · State Route 119

  26. 26

    Continue on Fitzwilliam Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Homestead Highway

    25 m · 2 sec · Old Homestead Highway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boynton Street
19.2 mi · 32%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 16%
NH Route 119
5.75 mi · 10%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 7%
Fitzwilliam Road
3.5 mi · 6%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Boynton Street

Continue straight

17.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
00h 52m from City of Manchester
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from City of Manchester and 30 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Manchester and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

51 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 44.79 mi (72.09 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
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#2 Richmond

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,126
Coordinates42.7548100, -72.2717500
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Richmond (-72.27175, 42.75481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.45 $18.90
Premium $4.86 $10.30 $20.60
Diesel $6.00 $12.71 $25.43

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Richmond. The current time is 13:40:15.

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.