How far is Manchester, NH from Northumberland, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Northumberland, NH is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
125.13 mi
02h 40m
Flight
108.45 mi
174.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.45 mi
Kilometers
174.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.13 mi
Kilometers
201.38 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-23T06:55
Arrive Northumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Manchester
62.6 mi
01h 20m
To Northumberland
62.6 mi
01h 20m

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
41°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Salmon Street

    874 ft · 17 sec · West Salmon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Amoskeag Bridge

    865 ft · 23 sec · Amoskeag Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Amoskeag Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amoskeag Rotary

    55 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  16. 16

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2372 ft · 41 sec · Lancaster Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    734 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Guildhall Road

    82 m · 13 sec · Guildhall Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Old Village Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Old Village Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Village Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 52%
Everett Turnpike
15.3 mi · 12%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 8%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
US Route 3 North
6.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 20m from Manchester
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Chance Snow Showers near Northumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Manchester and 62.6 miles from Northumberland.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.40 one way or $34.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Chance Snow Showers near Northumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Northumberland. Straight-line distance: 108.45 mi (174.53 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Northumberland

Town in the state of New Hampshire

Population2,117
Coordinates44.5633900, -71.5587000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Northumberland (-71.5587, 44.56339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $17.40
Round trip
$34.79
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.40 $34.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.66 $39.31
Premium $4.86 $21.42 $42.85
Diesel $6.00 $26.45 $52.89

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 Northumberland. The current time is 06:55:12.

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.