How far is Manchester, NH from Chesterfield, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Chesterfield, NH is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Chesterfield.
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Start on Bridge Street
2305 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
3064 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Salmon Street
874 ft · 17 sec · West Salmon Street
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Continue on Amoskeag Bridge
865 ft · 23 sec · Amoskeag Bridge
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Continue on Amoskeag Street
869 ft · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amoskeag Rotary
55 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
6.3 mi · 10 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Turn left onto Route 63
1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63
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Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
26 m · 2 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Chesterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202 West
Continue straight
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
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 Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Deering is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Manchester and 38.3 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.65 one way or $21.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Deering
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 Deering.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 51.91 mi (83.54 km).
#1 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 3,644 |
| Coordinates | 42.8873000, -72.4703700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield (-72.47037, 42.8873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.12 | $26.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
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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