How far is Manchester, NH from Madbury, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Madbury, NH is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
35.98 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.35 mi
47.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.98 mi
Kilometers
57.91 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-23T00:28
Arrive Madbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Manchester
18 mi
00h 26m
To Madbury
18 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1672 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Knox Marsh Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kelley Road

    533 ft · 26 sec · Kelley Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kelley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 53%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 27%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 4%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Turtle Pond Road
1.16 mi · 3%
Bridge Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 26m from Manchester
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Manchester and 18 miles from Madbury.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madbury.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Madbury. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.24 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Madbury

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,879
Coordinates43.1692500, -70.9239500
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Madbury (-70.92395, 43.16925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Madbury. The current time is 00:28:06.

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.