How far is Manchester, NH from Sanbornton, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Sanbornton, NH is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.85 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.7 mi
55.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.7 mi
Kilometers
55.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.52 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanbornton
Fri, May 15, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Fri, May 15, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-15T08:16
Arrive Sanbornton
Fri, May 15, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Manchester
19.4 mi
00h 24m
To Sanbornton
19.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Sanbornton.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Salmon Street

    874 ft · 17 sec · West Salmon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Amoskeag Bridge

    865 ft · 23 sec · Amoskeag Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Amoskeag Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amoskeag Rotary

    55 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton

    1778 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Laconia Road

    863 ft · 28 sec · Laconia Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sanborn Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Sanborn Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Perkins Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Perkins Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perkins Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Sanbornton.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
18 mi · 46%
Everett Turnpike
15.3 mi · 39%
Sanborn Road
2.49 mi · 6%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.44 mi · 1%
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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 24m from Manchester
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Manchester and Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Sanbornton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Sanbornton?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Manchester and 19.4 miles from Sanbornton.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Manchester and Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Sanbornton.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Sanbornton. Straight-line distance: 34.7 mi (55.85 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Sanbornton

#2 Sanbornton

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,012
Coordinates43.4892400, -71.5823000
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Sanbornton (-71.5823, 43.48924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Sanbornton. The current time is 08:16:40.

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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.