How far is Hampton Beach, NH from Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Hampton Beach, NH to Manchester, NH is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton Beach and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Beach and Manchester.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto H Street
107 m · 21 sec · H Street
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Turn left onto Ashworth Avenue
84 m · 16 sec · Ashworth Avenue
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Turn left onto I Street
159 m · 28 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Ocean Boulevard
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Turn left onto Church Street
2797 ft · 49 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
34.9 mi · 42 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1527 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
2222 ft · 57 sec
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Turn slight right
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Wellington Road
1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton Beach and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
Turn straight onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
34.9 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Light Rain leaving Hampton Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton Beach to Manchester?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Hampton Beach and 19.3 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hampton Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
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 Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton Beach and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.23 km).
#1 Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9073100, -70.8120000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.14 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $7.14 | $14.29 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
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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