How far is Wilmot, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Wilmot, NH to Manchester, NH is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
51.09 mi
00h 56m
Flight
39.08 mi
62.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.08 mi
Kilometers
62.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.09 mi
Kilometers
82.22 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Tue, May 5, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmot
Tue, May 5, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmot
2026-05-05T06:17
Arrive Manchester
Tue, May 5, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmot
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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Wilmot
25.9 mi
00h 28m
To Manchester
25.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Wilmot Road

    80 m · 13 sec · North Wilmot Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike

    46 m · 9 sec · Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road

    1645 ft · 45 sec · Bunker Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilmot Center Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Center Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Elkins Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elkins Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Andover Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Andover Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 11

    2478 ft · 33 sec · State Route 11

  8. 8

    Continue on King Hill Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · King Hill Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 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 Wilmot 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
King Hill Road
32.1 mi · 63%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 24%
Wilmot Center Road
2.42 mi · 5%
Andover Road
1 mi · 2%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 2%
Elkins Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

King Hill Road

Merge slight left

31 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 28m from Wilmot
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmot 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 Wilmot to Manchester?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Wilmot and 25.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmot and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmot and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 39.08 mi (62.89 km).

Wilmot

#1 Wilmot

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,406
Coordinates43.4517400, -71.9136900
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wilmot Road (-71.912796, 43.451616)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.02 $16.05
Premium $4.86 $8.74 $17.49
Diesel $6.00 $10.79 $21.59

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmot and Manchester. The current time is 06:17:42.

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.