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

The driving distance from Freedom, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.09 mi
01h 41m
Flight
60.77 mi
97.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.77 mi
Kilometers
97.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.09 mi
Kilometers
136.94 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 6:56 PM EDT
Return by in Freedom
Sat, May 2, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freedom
2026-05-02T17:14
Arrive City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 6:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freedom
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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From Freedom
38 mi
00h 50m
To City of Manchester
47.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 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 Freedom and City of Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    1080 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Loon Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Loon Lake Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Porter Road

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Porter Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ossipee Trail

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1437 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto White Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · White Mountain Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Center Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Center Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 28

    9 mi · 13 min · State Route 28

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    121 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  17. 17

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  30. 30

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

    5 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  37. 37

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freedom and City of 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
38 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
29.1 mi · 34%
Center Street
10.4 mi · 12%
Ossipee Trail
6.6 mi · 8%
I 93 South
5.19 mi · 6%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.31 mi · 5%
White Mountain Highway
3.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 28

Exit the roundabout

20 mi · 00h 31m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 50m from Freedom
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Freedom 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 Freedom to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Freedom and 47.2 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Freedom and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freedom and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 60.77 mi (97.8 km).

Freedom

#1 Freedom

Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Population1,593
Coordinates43.8123000, -71.0356200
Altitude135
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: Elm Street (-71.035366, 43.812409)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.37 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6 gal · 22.74 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.37 $26.74
Premium $4.86 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $6.00 $17.99 $35.98

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 Freedom and City of Manchester. The current time is 17:14:45.

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.