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

The driving distance from Temple, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
35.07 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.59 mi
37.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.59 mi
Kilometers
37.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.07 mi
Kilometers
56.44 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Temple
Sat, May 2, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Temple
2026-05-02T22:16
Arrive City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Temple
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
Milford
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Temple
15.4 mi
00h 24m
To City of Manchester
19.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 45

    53 m · 4 sec · State Route 45

  2. 2

    Turn right onto General Miller Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · General Miller Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Temple Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Temple Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gibbons Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gibbons Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Granite Street

    2336 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Canal Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Auburn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Auburn Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Street

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Temple and City of 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
17.6 mi · 50%
Gibbons Highway
4.62 mi · 13%
General Miller Highway
2.07 mi · 6%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 5%
Elm Street
1.34 mi · 4%
Temple Road
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 101

Turn right onto State Route 101

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 24m from Temple
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Temple and Patchy Frost then 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 Temple to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Temple and 19.7 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Temple and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

23 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

43 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

46 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Temple and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 23.59 mi (37.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Temple

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,434
Coordinates42.8181400, -71.8514700
Altitude311
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: State Route 45 (-71.851541, 42.818131)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Temple and City of Manchester. The current time is 22:16:47.

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.