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

The driving distance from Sunapee, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
55.26 mi
00h 57m
Flight
42.73 mi
68.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.73 mi
Kilometers
68.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.26 mi
Kilometers
88.93 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Sunapee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunapee
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunapee
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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Sunapee
27.6 mi
00h 28m
To City of Manchester
27.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 11

    2006 ft · 57 sec · Route 11

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 11

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunapee and City of 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
39.5 mi · 71%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 14%
I 93 South
4.96 mi · 9%
Mammoth Road
0.66 mi · 1%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 1%
Lake Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Take the exit slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 28m from Sunapee
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Sunapee and 27.7 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunapee and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 42.73 mi (68.77 km).

Sunapee

#1 Sunapee

Town of the United States

Population3,505
Coordinates43.3875700, -72.0878600
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
City of Manchester

#2 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 11 (-72.087853, 43.38757)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 Sunapee and City of Manchester. The current time is 05:21:31.

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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.