How far is Jefferson, NH from City of Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Jefferson, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
115.56 mi
01h 59m
Flight
99.13 mi
159.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.13 mi
Kilometers
159.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.56 mi
Kilometers
185.97 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Jefferson
57.7 mi
00h 59m
To City of Manchester
57.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and City of Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and City of Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Presidential Highway

    44 m · 10 sec · Presidential Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meadows Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Meadows Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Owls Head Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Owls Head Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  6. 6

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and City of 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 44%
Daniel Webster Highway
16 mi · 14%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 13%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 9%
I 93 South
4.96 mi · 4%
Meadows Road
4.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
99.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 59m from Jefferson
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Jefferson and 57.8 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 99.13 mi (159.53 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,049
Coordinates44.4189500, -71.4745300
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
City of Manchester

#2 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.474345, 44.41909)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.44 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.19
8.16 gal · 30.88 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.10 $32.19
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.18 $36.37
Premium $4.86 $19.82 $39.64
Diesel $6.00 $24.47 $48.94

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 Jefferson and City of Manchester. The current time is 23:09:27.

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.