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

The driving distance from Litchfield, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
15.34 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.85 mi
15.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.85 mi
Kilometers
15.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.34 mi
Kilometers
24.68 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Litchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Litchfield
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Litchfield
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
East Merrimack
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Litchfield
5.5 mi
00h 12m
To City of Manchester
9.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Stage Road

    19 m · 5 sec · Old Stage Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Charles Bancroft Highway

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Charles Bancroft Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Brown Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brown Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hazelton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hazelton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Brown Avenue

    938 ft · 29 sec · Brown Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brown Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Brown Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Beech Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Beech Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Spring Garden Street

    823 ft · 38 sec · Spring Garden Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Maple Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Auburn Street

    2140 ft · 1 min · Auburn Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Street

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Litchfield and City of 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles Bancroft Highway
4.62 mi · 30%
Brown Avenue
2.61 mi · 17%
South Beech Street
1.21 mi · 8%
South Maple Street
1.09 mi · 7%
Hazelton Avenue
0.79 mi · 5%
Auburn Street
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Charles Bancroft Highway

Turn right onto Charles Bancroft Highway

4.62 mi · 00h 09m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Merrimack
00h 12m from Litchfield
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Litchfield and Mostly Cloudy near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

East Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Litchfield and 9.8 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Litchfield and Mostly Cloudy near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near East Merrimack

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

9 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

13 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

34 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.85 km).

Litchfield

#1 Litchfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population8,658
Coordinates42.8442500, -71.4797900
Altitude37
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: Old Stage Road (-71.479865, 42.844122)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.05 L · about $2.13
Round trip
$4.26
1.08 gal · 4.1 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.13 $4.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.41 $4.81
Premium $4.86 $2.62 $5.25
Diesel $6.00 $3.24 $6.48

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 Litchfield and City of Manchester. The current time is 01:59:44.

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.