How far is Manchester, NH from West Swanzey, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to West Swanzey, NH is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and West Swanzey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and West Swanzey.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 9
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 10
2430 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Street
5 m · 1 sec · Winchester Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street
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Continue on West Swanzey Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Swanzey Road
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Turn left onto California Street
1119 ft · 49 sec · California Street
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Continue on Main Street
1637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
862 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Grove Street
673 ft · 36 sec · North Grove Street
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Turn left onto Christian Hill Road
39 m · 6 sec · Christian Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Christian Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and West Swanzey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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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.
Light Rain leaving Manchester and Light Rain near West Swanzey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to West Swanzey?
The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Deering is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Manchester and 35.9 miles from West Swanzey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Manchester and Light Rain near West Swanzey.
Stop Ideas Near Deering
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 Deering.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and West Swanzey. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.95 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 West Swanzey
Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,308 |
| Coordinates | 42.8700800, -72.3217500 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Swanzey (-72.32175, 42.87008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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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