How far is Walpole, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Walpole, NH to Manchester, NH is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
79.67 mi
01h 29m
Flight
49.39 mi
79.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.67 mi
Kilometers
128.22 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sun, May 3, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Walpole
Sun, May 3, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walpole
2026-05-03T04:59
Arrive Manchester
Sun, May 3, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walpole
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
Antrim
NH

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Walpole
40.2 mi
00h 44m
To Manchester
39.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1213 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    2655 ft · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellows Falls Road

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Bellows Falls Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 East, NH 10 North: Concord, Newport

    1807 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  18. 18

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 30%
Bellows Falls Road
14.8 mi · 19%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 16%
NH 9 East
11.7 mi · 15%
Route 9
6.68 mi · 8%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 7%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antrim
00h 44m from Walpole
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Walpole and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Walpole and 39.5 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Walpole and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Antrim

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

43 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

44 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walpole and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 49.39 mi (79.48 km).

Walpole

#1 Walpole

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,032
Coordinates43.0795200, -72.4259200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.425771, 43.079499)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.52 $25.05
Premium $4.86 $13.65 $27.30
Diesel $6.00 $16.85 $33.70

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 Walpole and Manchester. The current time is 04:59:15.

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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.