How far is Manchester, NH from Groveton, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Groveton, NH is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.61 mi
02h 46m
Flight
110.8 mi
178.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.8 mi
Kilometers
178.31 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.61 mi
Kilometers
206.97 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Sun, Nov 8, 2:22 AM EST
Return by in Manchester
Sun, Nov 8, 5:08 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-11-07T23:36
Arrive Groveton
Sun, Nov 8, 2:22 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
9:30 PM EST
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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Manchester
64.2 mi
01h 23m
To Groveton
64.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 9:00 PM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  16. 16

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    592 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 51%
Everett Turnpike
15.3 mi · 12%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 8%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
US Route 3 North
6.09 mi · 5%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
01h 23m from Manchester
Leave By
12:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Manchester and Chance Light Rain near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Manchester and 64.4 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Manchester and Chance Light Rain near Groveton.

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 110.8 mi (178.31 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
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#2 Groveton

Groveton is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.5986700, -71.5112000
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Groveton (-71.5112, 44.59867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.43
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $18.71 $37.43
Mid-grade $4.74 $21.50 $43.00
Premium $5.20 $23.60 $47.20
Diesel $6.29 $28.55 $57.10

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Groveton. The current time is 23:36:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.