How far is Madison, NH from Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Madison, NH to Manchester, NH is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Manchester.
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Start on the route
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Village Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Village Road
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Turn left onto Plains Road
5 mi · 9 min · Plains Road
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
1373 ft · 37 sec · White Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Ossipee Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Mountain Highway
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Continue on Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway
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Continue on Whittier Road
1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road
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Continue on State Route 25
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25
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Continue on Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway
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Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Winnipesaukee Street
816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight right
8.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1392 ft · 35 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Eddy Road
1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road
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Continue on McGregor Street
977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to Manchester?
The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Madison and 41.6 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near New Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hampton.
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 64.3 mi (103.48 km).
#1 Madison
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,632 |
| Coordinates | 43.8992400, -71.1484000 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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