How far is Mason, NH from City of Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Mason, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
38.18 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.38 mi
37.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.38 mi
Kilometers
37.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.18 mi
Kilometers
61.45 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Mason
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-05-12T20:30
Arrive City of Manchester
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mason
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
Milford
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Mason
15.5 mi
00h 26m
To City of Manchester
22.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mason and City of Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mason and City of Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Darling Hill Road

    49 m · 4 sec · Darling Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Valley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Depot Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brookline Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Brookline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mason Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Mason Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Route 13

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 13

  7. 7

    Continue on NH Route 13

    1.6 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1996 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Granite Street

    2336 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Auburn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Auburn Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Street

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason and City of Manchester.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 13
15.7 mi · 41%
Route 13
4.37 mi · 11%
Brookline Road
3.44 mi · 9%
Mason Road
1.98 mi · 5%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 4%
West Auburn Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 13

Merge slight left

7.36 mi · 00h 11m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 26m from Mason
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mason and Mostly Sunny near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mason to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Mason and 22.6 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mason and Mostly Sunny near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

23 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

43 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

46 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mason and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 23.38 mi (37.63 km).

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#1 Mason

Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,433
Coordinates42.7437000, -71.7689600
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
City of Manchester

#2 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Darling Hill Road (-71.768703, 42.743761)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mason and City of Manchester. The current time is 20:30:08.

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.