How far is Manchester, NH from Stratham, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Stratham, NH is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Stratham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Stratham.
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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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3
Merge slight left
1672 ft · 26 sec
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4
Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
1721 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
148 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Stratham.
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
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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 Sunny leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Stratham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Stratham?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 15.8 miles from Manchester and 15.8 miles from Stratham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Stratham.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Stratham. Straight-line distance: 27.41 mi (44.11 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 Stratham
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
| Population | 7,579 |
| Coordinates | 43.0239800, -70.9136700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratham (-70.91367, 43.02398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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