How far is Hampstead, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Hampstead, NH to Manchester, NH is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.46 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.17 mi
26.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.17 mi
Kilometers
26.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.46 mi
Kilometers
40.98 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hampstead
Sat, Apr 18, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampstead
2026-04-18T07:44
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampstead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Hampstead
12.7 mi
00h 16m
To Manchester
12.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Road

    9 m · 4 sec · West Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stage Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 111

    4.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 111

  4. 4

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Range Road

    2127 ft · 53 sec · Range Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    1614 ft · 39 sec · Indian Rock Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    32 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Willow Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Willow Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    87 m · 8 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampstead and 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.72 mi · 30%
State Route 111
4.18 mi · 16%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.21 mi · 13%
South Maple Street
1.83 mi · 7%
Salem Road
1.76 mi · 7%
I 293 North
1.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 16m from Hampstead
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hampstead and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampstead to Manchester?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 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 12.7 miles from Hampstead and 12.8 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hampstead and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 16.17 mi (26.03 km).

Hampstead

#1 Hampstead

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,612
Coordinates42.8745300, -71.1811700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: West Road (-71.181138, 42.874485)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.10
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.55 $7.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.01 $8.02
Premium $4.86 $4.37 $8.74
Diesel $6.00 $5.40 $10.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampstead and Manchester. The current time is 07:44:40.

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.