How far is Sunapee, NH from Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Sunapee, NH to Manchester, NH is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunapee and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunapee and Manchester.
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Start on Route 11
2006 ft · 57 sec · Route 11
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Continue on State Route 11
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
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Take the exit slight right
11 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
23.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Eddy Road
1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road
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Continue on McGregor Street
977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunapee and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 11
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23.8 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sunapee and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunapee to Manchester?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 27.3 miles from Sunapee and 26.5 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sunapee and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Contoocook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Contoocook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunapee and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 41.84 mi (67.33 km).
#1 Sunapee
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,505 |
| Coordinates | 43.3875700, -72.0878600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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