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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Tamworth, NH is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
79.79 mi
01h 55m
Flight
61.16 mi
98.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.79 mi
Kilometers
128.41 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tamworth
Thu, May 21, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Thu, May 21, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-21T04:33
Arrive Tamworth
Thu, May 21, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Manchester
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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From City of Manchester
39.9 mi
00h 57m
To Tamworth
39.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 21 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Auburn Street

    2140 ft · 1 min · Auburn Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hooksett Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hooksett Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    2243 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1867 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto NH 25 East

    42 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street

    733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  22. 22

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 23 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 55 sec · Whittier Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Tamworth.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 38%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 15%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 13%
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 6%
NH 104
3.9 mi · 5%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 57m from City of Manchester
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Tamworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from City of Manchester and 39.9 miles from Tamworth.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Tamworth.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Tamworth. Straight-line distance: 61.16 mi (98.43 km).

City of Manchester

#1 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Tamworth

#2 Tamworth

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,094
Coordinates43.8598000, -71.2631300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Tamworth (-71.26313, 43.8598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.57 $25.14
Premium $4.86 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $6.00 $16.91 $33.82

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Tamworth. The current time is 04:33:02.

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.