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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Halfway Point
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Hazeltine Street
113 m · 18 sec · Hazeltine Street
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Turn left onto Plaistow Road
1853 ft · 1 min · Plaistow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence, Lowell
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
1920 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Candia Road, Hanover Street
1864 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Candia Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Candia Road
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Turn right onto Mammoth Road
73 m · 7 sec · Mammoth Road
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Turn left onto Massabesic Street
927 ft · 25 sec · Massabesic Street
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Turn slight left onto Valley Street
2059 ft · 1 min · Valley Street
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Turn right onto Taylor Street
604 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Dearborn Street
648 ft · 31 sec · Dearborn Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
77 m · 13 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right
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 Plaistow 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.
I 93 North
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18.9 mi · 00h 22m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#1 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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