How far is Manchester, NH from Alexandria, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Alexandria, NH is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
57.36 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.82 mi
73.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.82 mi
Kilometers
73.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.36 mi
Kilometers
92.31 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-16T01:16
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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
Canterbury
NH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Manchester
28.6 mi
00h 38m
To Alexandria
28.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Salmon Street

    874 ft · 17 sec · West Salmon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Amoskeag Bridge

    865 ft · 23 sec · Amoskeag Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Amoskeag Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amoskeag Rotary

    55 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1733 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1024 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Street

    2069 ft · 59 sec · Lake Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bristol Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Plumer Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Plumer Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Thissell Road

    1862 ft · 52 sec · Thissell Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Town Pound Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Town Pound Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Pound Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Alexandria.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 52%
Everett Turnpike
15.3 mi · 27%
Bristol Hill Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Plumer Hill Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
Town Pound Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canterbury
00h 38m from Manchester
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester and Rain Showers Likely near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Canterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Manchester and 28.7 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manchester and Rain Showers Likely near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Canterbury

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

13 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

40 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 45.82 mi (73.74 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population1,628
Coordinates43.6114600, -71.7928600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Alexandria (-71.79286, 43.61146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.00 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.81 $19.63
Diesel $6.00 $12.11 $24.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Alexandria. The current time is 01:16:18.

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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.