How far is Manchester, NH from Stratham Station, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Stratham Station, NH is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
33.9 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.9 mi
Kilometers
54.56 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratham Station
Wed, Apr 29, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Wed, Apr 29, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-29T19:36
Arrive Stratham Station
Wed, Apr 29, 8:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Manchester
16.9 mi
00h 23m
To Stratham Station
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Stratham Station.

  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

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter

    1721 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    148 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Depot Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
27 mi · 80%
Portsmouth Avenue
3.68 mi · 11%
Bridge Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Depot Road
0.88 mi · 3%
I 93 South
0.75 mi · 2%
NH 108
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 23m from Manchester
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Manchester and Mostly Cloudy near Stratham Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Stratham Station?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Manchester and 17 miles from Stratham Station.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Manchester and Mostly Cloudy near Stratham Station.

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 Stratham Station. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.92 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stratham Station

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,949
Coordinates43.0528700, -70.8953300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Stratham Station (-70.89533, 43.05287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.00 $7.20 $14.39

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Stratham Station. The current time is 19:36:26.

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.