Manchester, New Hampshire to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308.8 miles 497 km · straight line
386.1 miles estimated 621.3 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
225° SW bearing direction

How far is Manchester, New Hampshire from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Manchester, New Hampshire to Wilmington, Delaware is 308.8 miles (497 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located SW of Manchester, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.1 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Manchester, New Hampshire in New Hampshire and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manchester, New Hampshire and Wilmington, Delaware. 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 Wilmington, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manchester, New Hampshire & Wilmington, Delaware

Quick Facts

Manchester, New Hampshire
43.00°N, 71.45°W
America/New_York
80m elevation
Wilmington, Delaware
39.75°N, 75.55°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients