How far is Manchester, NH from Hooksett, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Hooksett, NH is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Hooksett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Hooksett.
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Start on Bridge Street
2305 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
3064 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Salmon Street
874 ft · 17 sec · West Salmon Street
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Continue on Amoskeag Bridge
865 ft · 23 sec · Amoskeag Bridge
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Continue on Amoskeag Street
869 ft · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amoskeag Rotary
55 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike
1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett
2590 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 37 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1578 ft · 55 sec · Riverside Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Hooksett.
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.
Everett Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
5.16 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Partly Sunny near Hooksett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Hooksett?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Manchester and 4.2 miles from Hooksett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Partly Sunny near Hooksett.
Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Hooksett. Straight-line distance: 7 mi (11.27 km).
#1 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hooksett
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,703 |
| Coordinates | 43.0967500, -71.4650700 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.465014, 43.096746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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