Origin
City of Manchester, NH
Late night in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Manchester, NH to Sanbornton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Manchester, NH
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Sanbornton, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Traveling from Manchester to Sanbornton covers a quick 39.8-mile distance, making this a perfect candidate for a stress-free day trip. You can expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate through the Northeast. Since the drive is short, you will not need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have additional plans in the area. This trek is straightforward and efficient, serving as a reliable connection between these two New Hampshire locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Sanborn Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Maple Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hooksett Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Auburn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Sanbornton, NH.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Summer Street
3
Turn right onto Belmont Street
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
Belmont Street
4
Turn left onto Auburn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Street
5
Turn right onto NH 28
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; NH 28
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
8
Merge onto I 93
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
14
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto NH 132
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sanborn Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn sharp right onto Perkins Road
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
Perkins Road
18
Arrive at destination
Perkins Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from City of Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Summer Street
Turn right onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Belmont Street
Turn right onto Belmont Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Ti...
6
37.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.41 one way
$12.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sanbornton, NH
Late night in Sanbornton on Sunday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that balances high-speed transit with local connectivity. You will spend roughly 36% of your time on highways, utilizing the Styles Bridges Highway, the Everett Turnpike, and I-93 to make steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 18-mile segment on the Styles Bridges Highway, which provides a consistent rhythm to your travel. As you transition between these thoroughfares, the road character shifts from major transit corridors to more localized driving. Expect a functional, direct experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary complications.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summer Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
791 ft
246 ft
Total Climb
925 ft
Total Descent
392 ft
Highest Point
791 ft
~39.8 mi in
Elevation Range
544 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Manchester, NH and Sanbornton, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Tilton.
Plymouth
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Tilton
36.8 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sanbornton, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sanbornton, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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