How far is Winchester, NH from City of Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Winchester, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.04 mi
01h 30m
Flight
49.71 mi
80 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.71 mi
Kilometers
80 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.04 mi
Kilometers
127.21 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
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 Winchester
39.4 mi
00h 45m
To City of Manchester
39.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Richmond Road

    14 m · 5 sec · Richmond Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    11 mi · 16 min · Keene Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 10

    109 m · 5 sec · State Route 10

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 10

    2148 ft · 43 sec · State Route 10

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Route 9

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillsborough, Henniker

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  9. 9

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

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

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester and City of 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 31%
Keene Road
16.7 mi · 21%
Hillsborough
11.5 mi · 15%
Route 9
7.99 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 10%
I 93 South
4.96 mi · 6%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deering
00h 45m from Winchester
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winchester and Mostly Cloudy near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 39.4 miles from Winchester and 39.6 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winchester and Mostly Cloudy near City of 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 Winchester and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 49.71 mi (80 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,217
Coordinates42.7734200, -72.3831400
Altitude135
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: Richmond Street (-72.383216, 42.773345)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.01
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.01 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.86 $13.55 $27.11
Diesel $6.00 $16.73 $33.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winchester and City of Manchester. The current time is 00:48:57.

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.