How far is Tuftonboro, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Tuftonboro, NH to Manchester, NH is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
61.67 mi
01h 28m
Flight
49.82 mi
80.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.82 mi
Kilometers
80.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.67 mi
Kilometers
99.25 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, May 21, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Tuftonboro
Thu, May 21, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuftonboro
2026-05-21T02:56
Arrive Manchester
Thu, May 21, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuftonboro
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
Barnstead
NH

City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Tuftonboro
31.9 mi
00h 44m
To Manchester
29.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Tuftonboro and Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Durgin Road

    28 m · 10 sec · Durgin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Village Road

    2398 ft · 50 sec · Water Village Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pork Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 7 min · Pork Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Center Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Center Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 28

    9 mi · 13 min · State Route 28

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    121 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  13. 13

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  30. 30

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuftonboro 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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
29.1 mi · 47%
Center Street
6.71 mi · 11%
Everett Turnpike
5.88 mi · 10%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.31 mi · 7%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 5%
Pork Hill Road
2.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 28

Exit the roundabout

20 mi · 00h 31m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnstead
00h 44m from Tuftonboro
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tuftonboro 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 Tuftonboro to Manchester?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Barnstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Tuftonboro and 29.8 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barnstead

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

36 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

37 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuftonboro and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 49.82 mi (80.17 km).

Tuftonboro

#1 Tuftonboro

City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,436
Coordinates43.6964700, -71.2220100
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Manchester

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Durgin Road (-71.221826, 43.696383)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 Tuftonboro and Manchester. The current time is 02:56:53.

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.