How far is Manchester, NH from Hampstead, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Hampstead, NH is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
25.21 mi
00h 39m
Flight
16.17 mi
26.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.17 mi
Kilometers
26.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.21 mi
Kilometers
40.57 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampstead
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-18T09:16
Arrive Hampstead
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Manchester
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Hampstead
12.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    1 km · 1 min · Indian Rock Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Range Road

    2145 ft · 56 sec · Range Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 111

    3.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 111

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.35 mi · 29%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 18%
State Route 111
3.31 mi · 13%
I 93 South
2.71 mi · 11%
Salem Road
1.78 mi · 7%
West Road
1.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

7.35 mi · 00h 09m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 19m from Manchester
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Manchester and Mostly Cloudy near Hampstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Manchester and 12.6 miles from Hampstead.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Manchester and Mostly Cloudy near Hampstead.

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 16.17 mi (26.03 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Hampstead

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,612
Coordinates42.8745300, -71.1811700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Hampstead (-71.18117, 42.87453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.02
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.51 $7.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.97 $7.93
Premium $4.86 $4.32 $8.65
Diesel $6.00 $5.34 $10.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Hampstead. The current time is 09:16:06.

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.