How far is Hanover, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Hanover, NH to Manchester, NH is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
75.11 mi
01h 17m
Flight
64.36 mi
103.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.36 mi
Kilometers
103.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.88 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, May 2, 8:41 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Sat, May 2, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-05-02T19:24
Arrive Manchester
Sat, May 2, 8:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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
Newmarket
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hanover
37.9 mi
00h 38m
To Manchester
37.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wheelock Street

    16 m · 6 sec · West Wheelock Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    569 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lebanon Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hanover Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 89 South, NH 10 South

    1379 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  14. 14

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Manchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
56.2 mi · 75%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 17%
Hanover Street
3 mi · 4%
Lebanon Street
1.84 mi · 2%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 1%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newmarket
00h 38m from Hanover
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hanover and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Newmarket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Hanover and 37.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hanover and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Newmarket

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Claremont

42 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 64.36 mi (103.58 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,555
Coordinates43.7022900, -72.2895400
Altitude162
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 Wheelock Street (-72.289542, 43.70242)
End: Ash Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.91
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.45 $20.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.81 $23.62
Premium $4.86 $12.87 $25.75
Diesel $6.00 $15.89 $31.78

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Manchester. The current time is 19:24:10.

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.