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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Tilton, NH is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
35.89 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.46 mi
52.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.46 mi
Kilometers
52.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.89 mi
Kilometers
57.76 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tilton
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Wed, May 13, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive Tilton
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From City of Manchester
18 mi
00h 23m
To Tilton
18 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin

    1220 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highland Mountain Road

    1017 ft · 29 sec · Highland Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    83 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Summer Street

    3228 ft · 2 min · Summer Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    851 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto School Street

    81 m · 11 sec · School Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    29 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    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 Tilton.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
16.5 mi · 46%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 28%
I 93 North
4.6 mi · 13%
Maple Street
1.66 mi · 5%
Hooksett Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Summer Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

16.5 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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 23m from City of Manchester
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Manchester and Sunny near Tilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from City of Manchester and 18 miles from Tilton.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Tilton. Straight-line distance: 32.46 mi (52.24 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
Tilton

#2 Tilton

Town located in New Hampshire, United States

Population3,556
Coordinates43.4423000, -71.5889600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Tilton (-71.58896, 43.4423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Tilton. The current time is 23:10:39.

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.