How far is Manchester, NH from Nottingham, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Nottingham, NH is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.21 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.72 mi
31.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.72 mi
Kilometers
31.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.21 mi
Kilometers
38.96 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nottingham
Sun, May 31, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sun, May 31, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-31T02:37
Arrive Nottingham
Sun, May 31, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
12.1 mi
00h 19m
To Nottingham
12.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

    2122 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtuckaway State Park

    622 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Freetown Road

    1 km · 2 min · Freetown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    565 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nottingham Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    594 ft · 28 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Stage Road

    79 m · 7 sec · Stage Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
14.6 mi · 60%
Raymond Road
4.15 mi · 17%
Nottingham Road
2.12 mi · 9%
Bridge Street
1.12 mi · 5%
I 93 South
0.75 mi · 3%
Freetown Road
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 19m from Manchester
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nottingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Manchester and 12.1 miles from Nottingham.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manchester and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nottingham.

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 Nottingham. Straight-line distance: 19.72 mi (31.73 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Nottingham

Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population5,174
Coordinates43.1145300, -71.0997800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Nottingham (-71.09978, 43.11453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $6.00 $5.10 $10.19

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Nottingham. The current time is 02:37:26.

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.