How far is Manchester, NH from Colebrook, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Colebrook, NH is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Colebrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Colebrook.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Prospect Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
965 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Street
1594 ft · 27 sec · State Street
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on US Route 3
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on US Route 3
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1181 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
45 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Colebrook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Colebrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Colebrook?
The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Manchester and 77.3 miles from Colebrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.54 one way or $43.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Colebrook.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
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 Woodstock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Colebrook. Straight-line distance: 131.21 mi (211.17 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 Colebrook
City in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,134 |
| Coordinates | 44.8944900, -71.4959200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colebrook (-71.49592, 44.89449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.34 | $48.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.52 | $53.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.74 | $65.49 |
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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