Manchester, New Hampshire to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

138.9 miles 223.5 km · straight line
173.6 miles estimated 279.4 km · driving distance
3h 30min estimated drive time
$17 - $21 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Manchester, New Hampshire from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Manchester, New Hampshire to New Haven, Connecticut is 138.9 miles (223.5 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located SSW of Manchester, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 173.6 miles, taking about 3h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Manchester, New Hampshire in New Hampshire and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manchester, New Hampshire and New Haven, Connecticut. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Manchester, New Hampshire to New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 30min $17 - $21 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 12min $14–$26* Budget
Train ~3h 20min $21–$61* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manchester, New Hampshire & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Manchester, New Hampshire
43.00°N, 71.45°W
America/New_York
80m elevation
New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 46 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 179.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients