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

The driving distance from Woodsville, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
105.06 mi
01h 54m
Flight
85.97 mi
138.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.97 mi
Kilometers
138.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.06 mi
Kilometers
169.07 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Wed, Jun 3, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Woodsville
Wed, Jun 3, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodsville
2026-06-03T06:35
Arrive City of Manchester
Wed, Jun 3, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodsville
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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Woodsville
52.5 mi
00h 57m
To City of Manchester
52.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Street

    29 m · 9 sec · North Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Central Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dartmouth College Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Dartmouth College Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rum Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rum Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wild Ammonoosuc Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Wild Ammonoosuc Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lost River Road

    15.6 mi · 30 min · Lost River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Kancamagus Highway

    1900 ft · 55 sec · Kancamagus Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1984 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    46.1 mi · 49 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodsville 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
46.9 mi · 45%
Lost River Road
15.6 mi · 15%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 15%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 10%
I 93 South
4.96 mi · 5%
Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

46.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 57m from Woodsville
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Woodsville and 52.6 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodsville and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 85.97 mi (138.36 km).

Woodsville

#1 Woodsville

Census-designated place in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population1,126
Coordinates44.1522900, -72.0373100
Altitude139
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: North Court Street (-72.037213, 44.152274)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $14.64
Round trip
$29.27
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.64 $29.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.54 $33.07
Premium $4.86 $18.02 $36.05
Diesel $6.00 $22.25 $44.50

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodsville and City of Manchester. The current time is 06:35:14.

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.