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

The driving distance from Groveton, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.75 mi
02h 17m
Flight
111.58 mi
179.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.58 mi
Kilometers
179.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.75 mi
Kilometers
208.81 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sun, Nov 8, 12:49 AM EST
Return by in Groveton
Sun, Nov 8, 3:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveton
2026-11-07T22:32
Arrive City of Manchester
Sun, Nov 8, 12:49 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveton
9:30 PM EST
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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Groveton
64.7 mi
01h 08m
To City of Manchester
65 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    51 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    5 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveton 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 40%
Daniel Webster Highway
16.1 mi · 12%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 8%
Main Street
9 mi · 7%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
111.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
01h 08m from Groveton
Leave By
1:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Groveton and Light Rain Likely near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Groveton and 65 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.88 one way or $37.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Groveton and Light Rain Likely near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveton and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 111.58 mi (179.57 km).

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#1 Groveton

Groveton is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.5986700, -71.5112000
Altitude269
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: Main Street (-71.511164, 44.598665)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $18.88
Round trip
$37.76
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $18.88 $37.76
Mid-grade $4.74 $21.69 $43.38
Premium $5.20 $23.81 $47.61
Diesel $6.29 $28.80 $57.61

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveton and City of Manchester. The current time is 22:32:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.