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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Wilmot, NH is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
52.76 mi
01h 12m
Flight
40 mi
64.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40 mi
Kilometers
64.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.76 mi
Kilometers
84.91 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmot
Tue, May 5, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Tue, May 5, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-05T09:08
Arrive Wilmot
Tue, May 5, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From City of Manchester
26.3 mi
00h 36m
To Wilmot
26.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 East: New London

    1075 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto King Hill Road

    1.2 km · 49 sec · King Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 11

    2488 ft · 33 sec · State Route 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Andover Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Andover Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Elkins Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elkins Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Wilmot Center Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Center Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bunker Hill Road

    1645 ft · 47 sec · Bunker Hill Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike

    46 m · 8 sec · Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Wilmot Road

    80 m · 12 sec · North Wilmot Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wilmot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
31.8 mi · 60%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 13%
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 9%
Wilmot Center Road
2.42 mi · 5%
Maple Street
1.66 mi · 3%
Hooksett Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

31 mi · 00h 36m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 36m from City of Manchester
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from City of Manchester and 26.4 miles from Wilmot.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Wilmot. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.38 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
Wilmot

#2 Wilmot

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,406
Coordinates43.4517400, -71.9136900
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Wilmot (-71.91369, 43.45174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.68
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.34 $14.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.86 $9.04 $18.07
Diesel $6.00 $11.15 $22.31

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Wilmot. The current time is 09:08:22.

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.