How far is Wilton Center, NH from Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Wilton Center, NH to Manchester, NH is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilton Center and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton Center and Manchester.
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Start on Wilton Center Road
15 m · 9 sec · Wilton Center Road
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Continue on Wilton Center Road
44 m · 6 sec · Wilton Center Road
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Turn right onto Isaac Frye Highway
3258 ft · 2 min · Isaac Frye Highway
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Merge slight right onto Gibbons Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2472 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on McGregor Street
1024 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilton Center and Manchester.
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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Wilton Center 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 Wilton Center to Manchester?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Wilton Center and 13.3 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Wilton Center and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amherst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilton Center and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 19.81 mi (31.88 km).
#1 Wilton Center
Wilton Center is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8328600, -71.7770200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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