How far is Manchester, NH from Washington, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Washington, NH is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
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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 09m.
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 Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Washington.
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Start on Bridge Street
2305 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
3064 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Salmon Street
874 ft · 17 sec · West Salmon Street
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Continue on Amoskeag Bridge
865 ft · 23 sec · Amoskeag Bridge
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Continue on Amoskeag Street
869 ft · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amoskeag Rotary
55 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on State Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Road
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Continue on South Main Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Rain Showers Likely near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Washington?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Manchester and 24.3 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manchester and Rain Showers Likely near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Washington. Straight-line distance: 34.7 mi (55.85 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 Washington
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 43.1759100, -72.0967500 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-72.09675, 43.17591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
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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