How far is Manchester, NH from Unity, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Unity, NH is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.25 mi
01h 34m
Flight
45.54 mi
73.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.54 mi
Kilometers
73.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.25 mi
Kilometers
98.58 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Sat, May 2, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sat, May 2, 12:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-02T09:21
Arrive Unity
Sat, May 2, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Manchester
30.6 mi
00h 47m
To Unity
30.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lempster Mountain Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Lempster Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lempster Street

  23. 23

    Continue on 2nd NH Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd NH Turnpike

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd NH Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 27%
Everett Turnpike
12.1 mi · 20%
I 89 North
8.8 mi · 14%
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
5.44 mi · 9%
South Main Street
4.48 mi · 7%
Lempster Street
3.54 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 47m from Manchester
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Manchester and 30.6 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Unity. Straight-line distance: 45.54 mi (73.29 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Unity

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,616
Coordinates43.2939600, -72.2603700
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Unity (-72.26037, 43.29396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.86 $10.49 $20.99
Diesel $6.00 $12.95 $25.91

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Unity. The current time is 09:21:49.

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.