How far is Temple, NH from Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Temple, NH to Manchester, NH is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Temple and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple and Manchester.
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Start on State Route 45
53 m · 4 sec · State Route 45
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Turn right onto General Miller Highway
2.1 mi · 5 min · General Miller Highway
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Continue on Temple Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Temple Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gibbons Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2472 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on McGregor Street
1024 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 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 Temple and 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Temple and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Temple to Manchester?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 15.3 miles from Temple and 15.3 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Temple and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Temple and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 km).
#1 Temple
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,434 |
| Coordinates | 42.8181400, -71.8514700 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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