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

The driving distance from Franconia, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
96.86 mi
01h 34m
Flight
87.18 mi
140.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.18 mi
Kilometers
140.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.86 mi
Kilometers
155.88 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Franconia
Sat, May 2, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franconia
2026-05-02T03:27
Arrive City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franconia
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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Franconia
48.3 mi
00h 47m
To City of Manchester
48.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Road

    129 m · 12 sec · Easton Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franconia 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
55.4 mi · 57%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 16%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 11%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.61 mi · 8%
I 93 South
4.96 mi · 5%
Mammoth Road
0.66 mi · 1%
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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
00h 47m from Franconia
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Franconia and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Franconia and 48.5 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Franconia and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 87.18 mi (140.31 km).

Franconia

#1 Franconia

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,116
Coordinates44.2270100, -71.7478600
Altitude285
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: Easton Road (-71.747881, 44.227015)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $13.49
Round trip
$26.98
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.49 $26.98
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.24 $30.49
Premium $4.86 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $6.00 $20.51 $41.02

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Franconia and City of Manchester. The current time is 03:27:45.

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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.