How far is Manchester, NH from Francestown, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Francestown, NH is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
21.95 mi
00h 46m
Flight
18.09 mi
29.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.09 mi
Kilometers
29.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.95 mi
Kilometers
35.33 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Francestown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-19T00:45
Arrive Francestown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Goffstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Manchester
10.9 mi
00h 23m
To Francestown
11 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Amory Street

    118 m · 10 sec · Amory Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Coolidge Avenue

    865 ft · 29 sec · Coolidge Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kelley Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

    905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Pinard Street

    1225 ft · 36 sec · Pinard Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mast Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street

    1977 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Continue on New Boston Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto High Street

    63 m · 6 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on New Boston Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Boston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
4.71 mi · 21%
New Boston Road
4.52 mi · 21%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 19%
Francestown Road
3.96 mi · 18%
South Mast Street
1.34 mi · 6%
Kelley Street
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

4.71 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goffstown
00h 23m from Manchester
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Goffstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Manchester and 11 miles from Francestown.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manchester and Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.

Stop Ideas Near Goffstown

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

48 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Francestown. Straight-line distance: 18.09 mi (29.11 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Francestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,580
Coordinates42.9875800, -71.8125800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Francestown (-71.81258, 42.98758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Francestown. The current time is 00:45:37.

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.