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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Winchester, NH is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
79.56 mi
01h 54m
Flight
49.71 mi
80 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.71 mi
Kilometers
80 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.56 mi
Kilometers
128.04 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Deering
NH

City in Alaska

From City of Manchester
39.8 mi
00h 57m
To Winchester
39.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  18. 18

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  20. 20

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 9

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 9

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 10

    2430 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Winchester Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Swanzey Road

    11 mi · 16 min · West Swanzey Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Richmond Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Richmond Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 21%
Route 9
14.8 mi · 19%
West Swanzey Road
11 mi · 14%
I 89 North
8.8 mi · 11%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 9%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deering
00h 57m from City of Manchester
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Manchester and Partly Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Deering is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from City of Manchester and 39.8 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Manchester and Partly Sunny near Winchester.

Stop Ideas Near Deering

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

29 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

42 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

48 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 49.71 mi (80 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
Winchester

#2 Winchester

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,217
Coordinates42.7734200, -72.3831400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Winchester (-72.38314, 42.77342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.52 $25.05
Premium $4.86 $13.65 $27.30
Diesel $6.00 $16.85 $33.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Winchester. The current time is 01:00:34.

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.