How far is Manchester, NH from Litchfield, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Litchfield, NH is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Litchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Litchfield.
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Start on Bridge Street
2305 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
2752 ft · 58 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Granite Street
2339 ft · 1 min · Granite Street
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Take the ramp left
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport, Litchfield
1131 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Raymond Wieczorek Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Raymond Wieczorek Drive
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Turn left onto Roundstone Drive
1934 ft · 53 sec · Roundstone Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brown Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Brown Avenue
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Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway
4.6 mi · 9 min · Charles Bancroft Highway
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Turn left onto Old Stage Road
19 m · 3 sec · Old Stage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Stage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Litchfield.
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.
Charles Bancroft Highway
Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway
4.62 mi · 00h 09m
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 Litchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Litchfield?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
East Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Manchester and 6.8 miles from Litchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Partly Sunny near Litchfield.
Stop Ideas Near East Merrimack
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 East Merrimack.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 10.54 mi (16.96 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 Litchfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 8,658 |
| Coordinates | 42.8442500, -71.4797900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Litchfield (-71.47979, 42.84425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
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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