How far is Manchester, NH from Pittsfield, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Pittsfield, NH is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
27.54 mi
00h 46m
Flight
22.43 mi
36.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.54 mi
Kilometers
44.32 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Tue, May 12, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-12T18:02
Arrive Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Allenstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Manchester
13.8 mi
00h 23m
To Pittsfield
13.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  20. 20

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    856 ft · 19 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Loudon Road

    1607 ft · 46 sec · Loudon Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Crescent Street

    145 m · 17 sec · Crescent Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Concord Hill Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Concord Hill Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    814 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    141 m · 13 sec · Elm Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Depot Street

    703 ft · 24 sec · Depot Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Barnstead Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Barnstead Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barnstead Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Highway
6.08 mi · 22%
Everett Turnpike
5.46 mi · 20%
Suncook Valley Road
4.32 mi · 16%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 11%
Hooksett Road
2.21 mi · 8%
Route 28
1.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

5.16 mi · 00h 06m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenstown
00h 23m from Manchester
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Manchester and 13.8 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Pittsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Allenstown

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 22.43 mi (36.09 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Pittsfield

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population4,143
Coordinates43.3059100, -71.3242300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Pittsfield (-71.32423, 43.30591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Pittsfield. The current time is 18:02:59.

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.