How far is Manchester, NH from Ashland, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Ashland, NH is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
54.94 mi
01h 05m
Flight
49.14 mi
79.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.14 mi
Kilometers
79.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.94 mi
Kilometers
88.41 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 16, 3:27 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 Ashland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Manchester
27.5 mi
00h 32m
To Ashland
27.5 mi
00h 32m

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
63°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 Ashland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness

    819 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    118 m · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
36.2 mi · 66%
Everett Turnpike
15.3 mi · 28%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

19.4 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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 32m from Manchester
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Manchester and 27.5 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 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 Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 49.14 mi (79.09 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Ashland

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,067
Coordinates43.6953500, -71.6306300
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Ashland (-71.63063, 43.69535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.65
Round trip
$15.31
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.65 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.86 $9.42 $18.85
Diesel $6.00 $11.63 $23.27

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 Ashland. The current time is 01:16:18.

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.