How far is Thornton, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Thornton, NH to Manchester, NH is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.24 mi
01h 08m
Flight
62.98 mi
101.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.98 mi
Kilometers
101.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.24 mi
Kilometers
111.43 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Thornton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornton
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Manchester
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Tilton
NH

Town located in New Hampshire, United States

From Thornton
35 mi
00h 34m
To Manchester
34.2 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
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and 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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  12. 12

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
34.9 mi · 50%
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 23%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 22%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.94 mi · 3%
West Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 1%
I 93 South
0.38 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tilton
00h 34m from Thornton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Tilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Thornton and 34.2 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 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 Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Tilton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

20 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

36 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 62.98 mi (101.35 km).

Thornton

#1 Thornton

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,553
Coordinates43.8928500, -71.6759100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Daniel Webster Highway (-71.675442, 43.892956)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.88 $21.75
Premium $4.86 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $6.00 $14.63 $29.27

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Thornton and Manchester. The current time is 19:39:02.

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.