How far is Manchester, NH from Wolfeboro, NH?

The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Wolfeboro, NH is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
52.01 mi
01h 24m
Flight
42.51 mi
68.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.51 mi
Kilometers
68.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.01 mi
Kilometers
83.71 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolfeboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Wolfeboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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

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
Pittsfield
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Manchester
26 mi
00h 42m
To Wolfeboro
26 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  20. 20

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    922 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    11.3 mi · 18 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
28.6 mi · 55%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 14%
Everett Turnpike
5.46 mi · 11%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 6%
Hooksett Road
2.21 mi · 4%
Route 28
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

11.7 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
00h 42m from Manchester
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wolfeboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Manchester and 26 miles from Wolfeboro.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wolfeboro.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

20 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

37 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Wolfeboro. Straight-line distance: 42.51 mi (68.42 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

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

#2 Wolfeboro

Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,450
Coordinates43.5839700, -71.2072900
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-71.45479, 42.99564)
End: Wolfeboro (-71.20729, 43.58397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Wolfeboro. The current time is 01:22:23.

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.