How far is Hooksett, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Manchester, NH is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
8.34 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7 mi
11.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7 mi
Kilometers
11.27 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.34 mi
Kilometers
13.42 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Hooksett
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooksett
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hooksett
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Hooksett
4.5 mi
00h 07m
To Manchester
3.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rosedale Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooksett 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
180.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
5.88 mi · 71%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 11%
Hackett Hill Road
0.83 mi · 10%
West River Road
0.34 mi · 4%
Eddy Road
0.32 mi · 4%
Riverside Street
0.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 07m from Hooksett
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hooksett and Slight 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 Hooksett to Manchester?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Hooksett and 3.8 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 7 mi (11.27 km).

Hooksett

#1 Hooksett

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population14,703
Coordinates43.0967500, -71.4650700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Street (-71.465014, 43.096746)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.11 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.58 gal · 2.22 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.29 $2.59
Premium $4.86 $1.41 $2.82
Diesel $6.00 $1.74 $3.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hooksett and Manchester. The current time is 20:48:23.

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.