How far is East Kingston, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from East Kingston, NH to Manchester, NH is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.29 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.67 mi
36.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.67 mi
Kilometers
36.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.29 mi
Kilometers
48.75 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in East Kingston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Kingston
2026-04-18T09:44
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Kingston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From East Kingston
15.1 mi
00h 18m
To Manchester
15.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Road

    30 m · 6 sec · Willow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward NH 125, NH 111

    51 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Kingston 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 125
25.8 mi · 85%
Depot Road
1.48 mi · 5%
Bridge Street
1.14 mi · 4%
I 93 North
0.76 mi · 3%
Wellington Road
0.68 mi · 2%
Willow Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

NH 125

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 18m from East Kingston
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Kingston to Manchester?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from East Kingston and 15.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Kingston and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 22.67 mi (36.49 km).

East Kingston

#1 East Kingston

City in United States of America

Population2,409
Coordinates42.9256400, -71.0167200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Road (-71.016807, 42.925675)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.44
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.22 $8.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.77 $9.54
Premium $4.86 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $6.00 $6.42 $12.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Kingston and Manchester. The current time is 09:44:23.

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.