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

The driving distance from Unity, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
61.71 mi
01h 18m
Flight
46.36 mi
74.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.36 mi
Kilometers
74.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.31 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Unity
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unity
2026-04-23T07:55
Arrive City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unity
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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Unity
30.8 mi
00h 39m
To City of Manchester
30.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd NH Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd NH Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on Lempster Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lempster Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lempster Mountain Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 39%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 12%
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
5.44 mi · 9%
I 93 South
4.96 mi · 8%
North Main Street
4.48 mi · 7%
Lempster Street
3.54 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 39m from Unity
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Unity and Mostly Cloudy near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unity to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Unity and 30.9 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Unity and Mostly Cloudy near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unity and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 46.36 mi (74.61 km).

Unity

#1 Unity

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,616
Coordinates43.2939600, -72.2603700
Altitude445
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: 2nd NH Turnpike (-72.260301, 43.294011)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 Unity and City of Manchester. The current time is 07:55:00.

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.