How far is Tamworth, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Tamworth, NH to Manchester, NH is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
78.7 mi
01h 31m
Flight
60.48 mi
97.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.48 mi
Kilometers
97.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.7 mi
Kilometers
126.66 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, May 21, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Tamworth
Thu, May 21, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tamworth
2026-05-21T02:47
Arrive Manchester
Thu, May 21, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tamworth
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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Tamworth
39.7 mi
00h 45m
To Manchester
39 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    52 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 51 sec · Whittier Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 18 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Winnipesaukee Street

    816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  25. 25

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tamworth and 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 20%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 20%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 20%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 15%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 4%
Bear Camp Highway
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 45m from Tamworth
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tamworth and Partly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Tamworth and 39 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tamworth and Partly Sunny near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tamworth and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 60.48 mi (97.33 km).

Tamworth

#1 Tamworth

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,094
Coordinates43.8598000, -71.2631300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.263122, 43.859659)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.93
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.97 $21.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.39 $24.78
Premium $4.86 $13.51 $27.01
Diesel $6.00 $16.67 $33.34

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Tamworth and Manchester. The current time is 02:47:29.

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.