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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Strafford, NH is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
38.53 mi
01h 07m
Flight
27.06 mi
43.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62.01 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strafford
Wed, May 6, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Wed, May 6, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-06T21:44
Arrive Strafford
Wed, May 6, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Epsom
NH

Epsom, New Hampshire

From City of Manchester
19.3 mi
00h 33m
To Strafford
19.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2140 ft · 1 min · Auburn Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hooksett Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hooksett Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    2243 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  20. 20

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Barnstead Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Welch Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto New Road

    11 m · 3 sec · New Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Tom Berry Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road

    151 m · 19 sec · Barn Door Gap Road

  33. 33

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
8.14 mi · 21%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 19%
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 12%
South Barnstead Road
3.88 mi · 10%
Hooksett Road
3.41 mi · 9%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

4.32 mi · 00h 06m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epsom
00h 33m from City of Manchester
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from City of Manchester and 19.3 miles from Strafford.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epsom

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

16 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

33 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 27.06 mi (43.55 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 Strafford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,235
Coordinates43.3270300, -71.1842300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Strafford. The current time is 21:44:01.

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.