How far is Nashua, NH from City of Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and City of Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and City of Manchester.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2642 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
14.6 mi · 18 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward West Manchester
1715 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Granite Street
1264 ft · 37 sec · Granite Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
709 ft · 21 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on West Auburn Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Auburn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Street
83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and City of Manchester.
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.
Everett Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
14.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to City of Manchester?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Nashua and 11.2 miles from City of Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near East Merrimack
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 East Merrimack.
Nashua, NH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 15.18 mi (24.43 km).
#1 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 109,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.9844500, -71.4445300 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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