How far is Hampstead, NH from City of Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Hampstead, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampstead and City of Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead and City of Manchester.
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Start on West Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Road
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Turn right onto State Route 111
3.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 111
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Continue on Salem Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road
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Continue on Range Road
2127 ft · 53 sec · Range Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
1614 ft · 39 sec · Indian Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Candia Road, Hanover Street
1864 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Candia Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Candia Road
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Turn right onto Mammoth Road
73 m · 7 sec · Mammoth Road
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Turn left onto Massabesic Street
927 ft · 25 sec · Massabesic Street
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Turn slight left onto Valley Street
2059 ft · 1 min · Valley Street
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Turn right onto Taylor Street
604 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Dearborn Street
648 ft · 31 sec · Dearborn Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
77 m · 13 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right
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 Hampstead and City of Manchester.
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.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.72 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampstead and 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 Hampstead to City of Manchester?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Hampstead and 11.9 miles from City of Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampstead and Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Derry
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 Derry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 km).
#1 Hampstead
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 8,612 |
| Coordinates | 42.8745300, -71.1811700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
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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