How far is Plainfield, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Plainfield, NH to Manchester, NH is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
81.69 mi
01h 25m
Flight
58.66 mi
94.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.69 mi
Kilometers
131.46 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, May 2, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainfield
2026-05-02T08:09
Arrive Manchester
Sat, May 2, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sutton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Plainfield
41.2 mi
00h 42m
To Manchester
40.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 12A

    7.6 mi · 15 min · Route 12A

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1423 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  4. 4

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

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Manchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 12A
67.8 mi · 83%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 15%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 1%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 1%
Eddy Road
0.32 mi
McGregor Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Route 12A

Merge slight left

59.9 mi · 01h 10m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
00h 42m from Plainfield
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Plainfield and 40.5 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Claremont

35 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

36 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 58.66 mi (94.41 km).

Plainfield

#1 Plainfield

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,419
Coordinates43.5342400, -72.3562000
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: NH 12A (-72.356352, 43.534297)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.84 $25.67
Premium $4.86 $13.99 $27.98
Diesel $6.00 $17.27 $34.54

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Manchester. The current time is 08:09:49.

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.