How far is Manchester, NH from Danville, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Danville, NH is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.18 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.66 mi
28.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.66 mi
Kilometers
28.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.13 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-15T23:23
Arrive Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Manchester
13 mi
00h 21m
To Danville
13.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 South

    2288 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1672 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

    2122 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 107 South: Fremont, Chester

    71 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Freetown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Freetown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fremont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fremont Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Danville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
14.6 mi · 56%
Main Street
6.09 mi · 23%
Danville Road
1.38 mi · 5%
Bridge Street
1.12 mi · 4%
Fremont Road
0.87 mi · 3%
Freetown Road
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 21m from Manchester
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Manchester and 13.1 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Danville. Straight-line distance: 17.66 mi (28.42 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Danville

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,596
Coordinates42.9125900, -71.1245000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Danville (-71.1245, 42.91259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 Danville. The current time is 23:23:05.

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.