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

The driving distance from Thornton, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
70.7 mi
01h 09m
Flight
63.83 mi
102.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.83 mi
Kilometers
102.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.7 mi
Kilometers
113.78 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Thornton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornton
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive City of Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thornton
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
Northfield
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Thornton
35.3 mi
00h 34m
To City of Manchester
35.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    34.1 mi · 37 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 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 Thornton 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
34.9 mi · 49%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 22%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 15%
I 93 South
5.34 mi · 8%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.94 mi · 3%
Mammoth Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

34.1 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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 34m from Thornton
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Thornton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Thornton and 35.4 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Thornton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

3 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

21 mi away
325 Route 104
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Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

37 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 63.83 mi (102.72 km).

Thornton

#1 Thornton

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,553
Coordinates43.8928500, -71.6759100
Altitude184
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: Daniel Webster Highway (-71.675442, 43.892956)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.82 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.86 $12.10 $24.19
Diesel $6.00 $14.93 $29.87

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 Thornton and City of Manchester. The current time is 21:34:08.

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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.