How far is Franklin, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Franklin, NH to Manchester, NH is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
37.34 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32.47 mi
52.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.47 mi
Kilometers
52.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.34 mi
Kilometers
60.1 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T00:27
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Franklin
19.1 mi
00h 21m
To Manchester
18.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    2085 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1884 ft · 23 sec · 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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  14. 14

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 42%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 41%
West Main Street
1.57 mi · 4%
Central Street
1.38 mi · 4%
Styles Bridges Highway
1.11 mi · 3%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 21m from Franklin
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Manchester?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 19.1 miles from Franklin and 18.3 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 32.47 mi (52.26 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA

Population8,753
Coordinates43.4442400, -71.6473000
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.647376, 43.444314)
End: Ash Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Manchester. The current time is 00:27:02.

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.