How far is West Peterborough, NH from City of Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from West Peterborough, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.32 mi
01h 00m
Flight
28.17 mi
45.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.32 mi
Kilometers
69.72 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sat, Nov 7, 11:18 AM EST
Return by in West Peterborough
Sat, Nov 7, 12:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Peterborough
2026-11-07T10:18
Arrive City of Manchester
Sat, Nov 7, 11:18 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Peterborough
9:30 PM EST
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 West Peterborough
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To City of Manchester
23.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on May Street

    36 m · 6 sec · May Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wilder Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Wilder Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Union Street

    3099 ft · 2 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peterborough Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Peterborough Bypass

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Granite Street

    2336 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Canal Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Auburn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Auburn Street

  17. 17

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

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Peterborough 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
17.6 mi · 41%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 22%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 9%
Peterborough Bypass
2.23 mi · 5%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Elm Street
1.34 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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 30m from West Peterborough
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving West Peterborough and Light Rain Likely near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 19.4 miles from West Peterborough and 23.9 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around West Peterborough and Light Rain Likely 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 West Peterborough and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.33 km).

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#1 West Peterborough

Village in the town of Peterborugh in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population0
Coordinates42.8873100, -71.9853600
Altitude264
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: May Street (-71.985441, 42.887117)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
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.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $6.33
Round trip
$12.66
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $6.33 $12.66
Mid-grade $4.75 $7.27 $14.54
Premium $5.22 $7.98 $15.96
Diesel $6.30 $9.65 $19.29

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Peterborough and City of Manchester. The current time is 10:18:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.