How far is Center Harbor, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Center Harbor, NH to Manchester, NH is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
62.06 mi
01h 08m
Flight
49.34 mi
79.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.34 mi
Kilometers
79.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.06 mi
Kilometers
99.88 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 PM EDT
Return by in Center Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center Harbor
2026-04-18T16:48
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center Harbor
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
Northfield
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Center Harbor
31.4 mi
00h 34m
To Manchester
30.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Center Harbor and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center Harbor and Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Bean Road

    3 m · 4 sec · Bean Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Whittier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Whittier Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winnipesaukee Street

    816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  18. 18

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Harbor and 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 25%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 25%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 25%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 5%
Whittier Highway
1.55 mi · 3%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 34m from Center Harbor
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Center Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Center Harbor to Manchester?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Center Harbor and 30.7 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Center Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

3 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

21 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

37 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center Harbor and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 49.34 mi (79.41 km).

Center Harbor

#1 Center Harbor

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,097
Coordinates43.7098000, -71.4603500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Whittier Highway (-71.460321, 43.70978)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Center Harbor and Manchester. The current time is 16:48:29.

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.