How far is West Swanzey, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from West Swanzey, NH to Manchester, NH is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
71.33 mi
01h 20m
Flight
44.71 mi
71.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.71 mi
Kilometers
71.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.33 mi
Kilometers
114.79 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Apr 30, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in West Swanzey
Thu, Apr 30, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Swanzey
2026-04-30T15:13
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Apr 30, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Swanzey
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
Deering
NH

City in Alaska

From West Swanzey
35.7 mi
00h 40m
To Manchester
35.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Swanzey and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Hill Road

    39 m · 9 sec · Christian Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Grove Street

    673 ft · 32 sec · North Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    32 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    862 ft · 25 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on California Street

    1119 ft · 51 sec · California Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Swanzey Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · West Swanzey Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 10

    109 m · 5 sec · State Route 10

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 10

    2148 ft · 43 sec · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Route 9

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillsborough, Henniker

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  14. 14

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

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

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  25. 25

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 34%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 18%
Hillsborough
11.5 mi · 16%
Route 9
7.99 mi · 11%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 8%
West Swanzey Road
3.27 mi · 5%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deering
00h 40m from West Swanzey
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving West Swanzey and Light Rain near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Swanzey to Manchester?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Deering is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from West Swanzey and 35.7 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Swanzey and Light Rain near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Deering

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

29 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

42 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

48 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Swanzey and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.95 km).

West Swanzey

#1 West Swanzey

Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Population1,308
Coordinates42.8700800, -72.3217500
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Christian Hill Road (-72.321807, 42.869932)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.86 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $6.00 $15.11 $30.22

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Swanzey and Manchester. The current time is 15:13:55.

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.