How far is Concord, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Manchester, NH is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.01 mi
00h 20m
Flight
15.27 mi
24.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.27 mi
Kilometers
24.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.01 mi
Kilometers
27.37 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, May 2, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-02T21:17
Arrive Manchester
Sat, May 2, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Concord
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hooksett
NH

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

From Concord
8.9 mi
00h 10m
To Manchester
8.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 7 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Loudon Road

    919 ft · 30 sec · Loudon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Manchester.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 93%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 5%
Eddy Road
0.32 mi · 2%
I 93 South
0.25 mi · 1%
McGregor Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Loudon Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.91 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 10m from Concord
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Manchester?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Concord and 8.1 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

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

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Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
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Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
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Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 15.27 mi (24.57 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.537538, 43.208147)
End: Ash Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.67 $5.35
Premium $4.86 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $6.00 $3.60 $7.20

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Manchester. The current time is 21:17:50.

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.