How far is Manchester, NH from Northwood, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Northwood, NH is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Northwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Northwood.
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Start on Bridge Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 93 South
2288 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1672 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Candia Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Deerfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Old Candia Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Candia Road
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Turn right onto South Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Road
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Continue on Stage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Stage Road
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Turn straight onto Raymond Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Raymond Road
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Turn slight right onto North Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Road
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Turn right onto Mountain View Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mountain View Road
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Continue on Mountain Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto First New Hampshire Turnpike
141 m · 11 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Northwood.
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.
NH 101 East
Merge slight right
5.53 mi · 00h 07m
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 Clear leaving Manchester and Sunny near Northwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Northwood?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Manchester and 12.6 miles from Northwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Manchester and Sunny near Northwood.
Stop Ideas Near Candia
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 Candia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.11 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 Northwood
Place in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,323 |
| Coordinates | 43.1942500, -71.1509000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood (-71.1509, 43.19425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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