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

The driving distance from Colebrook, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.95 mi
02h 49m
Flight
132 mi
212.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132 mi
Kilometers
212.43 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.95 mi
Kilometers
250.98 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Mon, May 18, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Colebrook
Mon, May 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colebrook
2026-05-17T21:17
Arrive City of Manchester
Mon, May 18, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colebrook
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
Woodstock
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Colebrook
77.8 mi
01h 24m
To City of Manchester
78.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    45 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1181 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Route 3

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Route 3

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 3

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 3

  6. 6

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    1594 ft · 27 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Church Street

    965 ft · 26 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    51 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  19. 19

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  35. 35

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 33%
Daniel Webster Highway
36.6 mi · 23%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 7%
Main Street
9.11 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
01h 24m from Colebrook
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colebrook and Mostly Sunny near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Colebrook and 78.2 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colebrook and Mostly Sunny near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Woodstock

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

7 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

24 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

40 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colebrook and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 132 mi (212.43 km).

Colebrook

#1 Colebrook

City in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,134
Coordinates44.8944900, -71.4959200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
City of Manchester

#2 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.496381, 44.894618)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.83 L · about $21.70
Round trip
$43.39
11 gal · 41.66 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.70 $43.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.51 $49.03
Premium $4.86 $26.72 $53.44
Diesel $6.00 $32.98 $65.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Colebrook and City of Manchester. The current time is 21:17:02.

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.