How far is Plymouth, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Manchester, NH is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
59.14 mi
00h 57m
Flight
53.9 mi
86.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.9 mi
Kilometers
86.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.14 mi
Kilometers
95.17 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Canterbury
NH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Plymouth
30 mi
00h 28m
To Manchester
29.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1087 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holderness Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Holderness Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Holderness Road

    118 m · 21 sec · Holderness Road

  4. 4

    Continue on NH Route 175A

    1964 ft · 54 sec · NH Route 175A

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    25.4 mi · 27 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  15. 15

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
26.2 mi · 44%
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 27%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 26%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 2%
NH Route 175A
0.37 mi · 1%
Eddy Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

25.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canterbury
00h 28m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Canterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Plymouth and 29.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Canterbury

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

13 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
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Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

40 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 53.9 mi (86.74 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street (-71.688092, 43.75709)
End: Ash Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.32 $18.63
Premium $4.86 $10.15 $20.31
Diesel $6.00 $12.53 $25.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Manchester. The current time is 21:34:22.

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.