How far is Franklin, NH from City of Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Franklin, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and City of Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and City of Manchester.
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Start on Central Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
2085 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1884 ft · 23 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
2501 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Mammoth Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Belmont Street
1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and City of Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near City of Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to City of Manchester?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Franklin and 19.3 miles from City of Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near City of Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near East Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Concord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.7 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 8,753 |
| Coordinates | 43.4442400, -71.6473000 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 109,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.9844500, -71.4445300 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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