How far is Somersworth, NH from Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Somersworth, NH to Manchester, NH is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somersworth and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somersworth and Manchester.
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Start on Highland Street
3 m · 2 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto High Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on Indian Brook Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Indian Brook Drive
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Turn left
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
900 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
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Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Turtle Pond Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle
88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1527 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
2222 ft · 57 sec
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Turn slight right
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Wellington Road
1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somersworth and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Calef Highway
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somersworth and Rain Showers Likely near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somersworth to Manchester?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Somersworth and 22 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Somersworth and Rain Showers Likely near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somersworth and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 34.95 mi (56.25 km).
#1 Somersworth
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,286 |
| Coordinates | 43.2617500, -70.8653400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.95 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
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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