How far is Manchester, NH from Somersworth, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Somersworth, NH is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
43.12 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.95 mi
56.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.95 mi
Kilometers
56.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.12 mi
Kilometers
69.39 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somersworth
Thu, Jun 11, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Jun 11, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-06-11T09:56
Arrive Somersworth
Thu, Jun 11, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Manchester
21.9 mi
00h 29m
To Somersworth
21.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Silver Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Silver Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    919 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth

    144 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Dover, Somersworth

    526 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Indian Brook Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 44%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 23%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 7%
High Street
2.51 mi · 6%
Spaulding Turnpike
2.1 mi · 5%
Concord Road
1.34 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 29m from Manchester
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manchester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Somersworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Manchester and 21.1 miles from Somersworth.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manchester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Somersworth.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Somersworth. Straight-line distance: 34.95 mi (56.25 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Somersworth

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population12,286
Coordinates43.2617500, -70.8653400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)
End: High Street (-70.865322, 43.261724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Somersworth. The current time is 09:56:25.

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.