How far is Plaistow, NH from City of Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Plaistow, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
34.14 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.44 mi
32.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.44 mi
Kilometers
32.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.14 mi
Kilometers
54.95 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 City of Manchester
Wed, Sep 23, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Plaistow
Wed, Sep 23, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plaistow
2026-09-23T15:09
Arrive City of Manchester
Wed, Sep 23, 3:50 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
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plaistow
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
Windham
NH

City in New Hampshire

From Plaistow
17.1 mi
00h 20m
To City of Manchester
17.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plaistow and City of Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plaistow and City of Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Hazeltine Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hazeltine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Plaistow Road

    1853 ft · 1 min · Plaistow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence, Lowell

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Candia Road, Hanover Street

    1864 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Candia Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Candia Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mammoth Road

    73 m · 7 sec · Mammoth Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Massabesic Street

    927 ft · 25 sec · Massabesic Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Valley Street

    2059 ft · 1 min · Valley Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Taylor Street

    604 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Dearborn Street

    648 ft · 31 sec · Dearborn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    77 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plaistow and City of 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
20.9 mi · 61%
I 495 South
4.83 mi · 14%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.39 mi · 7%
Candia Road
1.24 mi · 4%
Valley Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Continue straight

18.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windham
00h 20m from Plaistow
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plaistow 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 Plaistow to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 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?

Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Plaistow and 17.1 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plaistow and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Windham

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

16 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

18 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

31 mi away
90 Storey Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plaistow and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 20.44 mi (32.89 km).

Plaistow

#1 Plaistow

Town in New Hampshire

Population7,735
Coordinates42.8364800, -71.0947800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
City of Manchester

#2 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.094919, 42.836465)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
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
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.52
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $5.26 $10.52
Mid-grade $4.95 $5.94 $11.88
Premium $5.40 $6.48 $12.95
Diesel $6.41 $7.69 $15.37

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plaistow and City of Manchester. The current time is 15:09:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.