How far is Pittsfield, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, NH to Manchester, NH is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.74 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.43 mi
36.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.74 mi
Kilometers
41.42 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Tue, May 12, 6:16 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 6:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-05-12T17:35
Arrive Manchester
Tue, May 12, 6:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Allenstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Pittsfield
14 mi
00h 20m
To Manchester
11.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Pittsfield and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Barnstead Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Barnstead Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    703 ft · 20 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    141 m · 17 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    814 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Hill Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Concord Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    145 m · 14 sec · Crescent Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Loudon Road

    1607 ft · 49 sec · Loudon Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Highway

    856 ft · 18 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  14. 14

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  31. 31

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Highway
6.07 mi · 24%
Everett Turnpike
5.88 mi · 23%
Suncook Valley Road
4.32 mi · 17%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 12%
Hooksett Road
2.18 mi · 8%
Route 28
1.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenstown
00h 20m from Pittsfield
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsfield and Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Pittsfield and 11.7 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsfield and Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Allenstown

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 22.43 mi (36.09 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population4,143
Coordinates43.3059100, -71.3242300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnstead Road (-71.324232, 43.305911)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 Pittsfield and Manchester. The current time is 17:35:34.

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.