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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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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
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle
8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
1082 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
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Continue on Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Street
64 m · 4 sec · Silver Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street
30 m · 2 sec · Silver Street
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Take the ramp straight
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
144 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dover, Somersworth
526 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Indian Brook Drive
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Continue on High Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Highland Street
3 m · 1 sec · Highland Street
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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.
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
18.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Somersworth. Straight-line distance: 34.95 mi (56.25 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 Somersworth
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,286 |
| Coordinates | 43.2617500, -70.8653400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-70.865322, 43.261724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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