How far is Manchester, NH from Bethlehem, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Bethlehem, NH is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
102.77 mi
02h 01m
Flight
89.53 mi
144.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.53 mi
Kilometers
144.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.77 mi
Kilometers
165.4 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 16, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-16T01:10
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Manchester
51.4 mi
01h 00m
To Bethlehem
51.4 mi
01h 00m

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
67°F
Thursday

Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
74.1 mi · 72%
Everett Turnpike
15.3 mi · 15%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.79 mi · 3%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 00m from Manchester
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester and Light Rain near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Manchester and 51.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.32 one way or $28.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
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Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 89.53 mi (144.08 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Bethlehem

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,656
Coordinates44.2803400, -71.6881400
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Bethlehem (-71.68814, 44.28034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $14.32
Round trip
$28.64
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.32 $28.64
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.18 $32.36
Premium $4.86 $17.63 $35.27
Diesel $6.00 $21.77 $43.54

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 Bethlehem. The current time is 01:10:22.

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.