How far is Mason, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Mason, NH to Manchester, NH is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
33.86 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.58 mi
37.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.58 mi
Kilometers
37.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.49 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM EDT
Return by in Mason
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-05-12T19:45
Arrive Manchester
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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 25m
To Manchester
18.3 mi
00h 25m

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

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 Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mason and 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 Main Street

    2472 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on McGregor Street

    1024 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason and 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 13
15.7 mi · 46%
Route 13
4.37 mi · 13%
Brookline Road
3.44 mi · 10%
Mason Road
1.98 mi · 6%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 5%
Depot Road
0.99 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 25m from Mason
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mason and Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 18.3 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mason and Sunny near 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 Manchester. Straight-line distance: 23.58 mi (37.95 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
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Darling Hill Road (-71.768703, 42.743761)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 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
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.69 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $6.00 $7.14 $14.27

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mason and Manchester. The current time is 19:45:17.

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.