How far is Manchester, NH from Hancock, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Hancock, NH is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
33.42 mi
01h 09m
Flight
26.58 mi
42.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.58 mi
Kilometers
42.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.42 mi
Kilometers
53.79 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hancock
Mon, May 4, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Tue, May 5, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-04T21:42
Arrive Hancock
Mon, May 4, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
New Boston
NH

City in Texas, United States

From Manchester
16.7 mi
00h 34m
To Hancock
16.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bennington Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Francestown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Antrim Road

    53 m · 12 sec · Antrim Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Cross Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Pierce Hill Road

    97 m · 9 sec · Pierce Hill Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Road

    788 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 202

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 202

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bennington Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Francestown Road
7.06 mi · 21%
Bennington Road
5.91 mi · 18%
River Road
4.71 mi · 14%
New Boston Road
4.53 mi · 14%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 13%
South Mast Street
1.34 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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Boston
00h 34m from Manchester
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

New Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Manchester and 16.7 miles from Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Hancock.

Stop Ideas Near New Boston

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

26 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

29 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

54 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 26.58 mi (42.78 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Hancock

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,650
Coordinates42.9728600, -71.9798000
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Hancock (-71.9798, 42.97286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Hancock. The current time is 21:42:18.

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.