How far is Hancock, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Hancock, NH to Manchester, NH is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
49.39 mi
00h 59m
Flight
26.58 mi
42.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.58 mi
Kilometers
42.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.48 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Mon, May 4, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Hancock
Mon, May 4, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hancock
2026-05-04T20:29
Arrive Manchester
Mon, May 4, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hancock
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
New Boston
NH

City in Texas, United States

From Hancock
16.7 mi
00h 29m
To Manchester
32.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bennington Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  3. 3

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

    95 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 202

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 202

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hancock Road

    915 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pierce Hill Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Pierce Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    120 m · 11 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Francestown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bennington Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on New Boston Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1156 ft · 37 sec · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on New Boston Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1982 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    41 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Mast Street

    3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street

    31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Mast Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pinard Street

    1225 ft · 34 sec · Pinard Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

    905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Kelley Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue

    757 ft · 25 sec · Coolidge Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Amory Street

    154 m · 16 sec · Amory Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hancock 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Francestown Road
7.1 mi · 14%
Bennington Road
5.93 mi · 12%
River Road
4.71 mi · 10%
New Boston Road
4.53 mi · 9%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 9%
South Mast Street
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Turn left onto River Road

4.71 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Boston
00h 29m from Hancock
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hancock and Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

New Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Hancock and 32.7 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hancock and Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near New Boston

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

26 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

29 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

54 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 26.58 mi (42.78 km).

Hancock

#1 Hancock

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,650
Coordinates42.9728600, -71.9798000
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.97973, 42.973129)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.86 $8.45 $16.91
Diesel $6.00 $10.43 $20.87

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hancock and Manchester. The current time is 20:29:47.

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.