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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Street
5 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bennington Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Road
95 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on State Route 202
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 202
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Turn right onto Hancock Road
915 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Road
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Continue on Pierce Hill Road
113 m · 10 sec · Pierce Hill Road
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Continue on School Street
120 m · 11 sec · School Street
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Continue on Francestown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road
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Continue on Bennington Road
3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Boston Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on Francestown Road
4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1156 ft · 37 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto River Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Continue on New Boston Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
41 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Mast Street
3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street
31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
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Continue on Mast Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road
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Turn left onto Pinard Street
1225 ft · 34 sec · Pinard Street
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Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge
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Continue on Kelley Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
757 ft · 25 sec · Coolidge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Amory Street
154 m · 16 sec · Amory Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 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 Hancock and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Boston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 26.58 mi (42.78 km).
#1 Hancock
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 42.9728600, -71.9798000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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