How far is New London, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from New London, NH to Manchester, NH is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
47.96 mi
00h 50m
Flight
39.35 mi
63.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.35 mi
Kilometers
63.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.96 mi
Kilometers
77.19 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Tue, May 12, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in New London
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-05-12T18:31
Arrive Manchester
Tue, May 12, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New London
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From New London
24.4 mi
00h 25m
To Manchester
23.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then 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 New London and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New London and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on South Pleasant Street

    47 m · 7 sec · South Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 11

    2095 ft · 34 sec · State Route 11

  4. 4

    Continue on King Hill Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · King Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  14. 14

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  15. 15

    Turn left 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 New London 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
King Hill Road
32.1 mi · 67%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 26%
Main Street
1.57 mi · 3%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 2%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 1%
State Route 11
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

King Hill Road

Merge slight left

31 mi · 00h 36m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 25m from New London
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving New London and Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New London to Manchester?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 24.4 miles from New London and 23.6 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around New London and Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 39.35 mi (63.33 km).

New London

#1 New London

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,268
Coordinates43.4139600, -71.9850800
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pleasant Street (-71.985129, 43.413984)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

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 New London and Manchester. The current time is 18:31:33.

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.