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

The driving distance from Madbury, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
36.54 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.21 mi
47.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.21 mi
Kilometers
47.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.81 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Madbury
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madbury
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive City of Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madbury
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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Madbury
18.2 mi
00h 23m
To City of Manchester
18.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight 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 Madbury and City of Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kelley Road

    533 ft · 30 sec · Kelley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    150 m · 43 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Knox Marsh Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Knox Marsh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Turtle Pond Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle

    88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    726 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madbury 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
28.4 mi · 78%
Concord Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Turtle Pond Road
1.29 mi · 4%
Knox Marsh Road
0.79 mi · 2%
I 93 North
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 23m from Madbury
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Madbury 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 Madbury to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Madbury and 18.3 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madbury and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 29.21 mi (47.01 km).

Madbury

#1 Madbury

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

Population1,879
Coordinates43.1692500, -70.9239500
Altitude36
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: Kelley Road (-70.924113, 43.169194)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 Madbury and City of Manchester. The current time is 23:09:44.

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.