Origin
Alton, NH
Evening in Alton on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alton, NH to Manchester, NH
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alton, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alton, NH to Manchester, NH covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 28, Everett Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on NH 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.7 miles from Alton, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 41.4 miles, with most of the trip on NH 28 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 20 miles on NH 28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 28 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 41.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NH 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.1 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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NH 28
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
29.1 mi into trip
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~46m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
35 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
39.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alton, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Nashua.
Hooksett Village
31.6 mi in
|
~51m
Nashua
35 mi in
|
~58m
|
via I 293
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 28 | 20 mi | 31m |
| Everett Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 28
— 20 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
336 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
NH 28
4
Continue on NH 28
20 mi
·
31 min
·
NH 28
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
6
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
7
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
8
Continue on NH 28
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
11
Turn slight right
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Hooksett Village
12
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
13
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
15
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
16
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
17
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
20
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
23
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
24
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
25
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
26
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.7 miles from Alton, NH, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41.4 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.7 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alton, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alton, NH
This is one driving day of about 41.4 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alton, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NH 28 for about 20 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Alton, NH · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Alton, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, NH
The final approach into Manchester, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Manchester, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, NH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, NH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, NH
Tesla
10 DCFC
Epsom, NH - Tesla Supercharger
Epsom, NH
Tesla
8 DCFC
South Willow Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Manchester, NH
Tesla
8 DCFC
1313 Hooksett Rd
Hooksett, NH
SHELL_RECHARGE
4 DCFC
AutoFair Honda
Manchester, NH
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Simon Mall of New Hampshire (Manchester, NH)
Manchester, NH
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Tesla: 5
ChargePoint Network: 5
Blink Network: 2
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
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
Manchester, NH
Evening in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alton, NH to Manchester, NH covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 28, Everett Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Alton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 41.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NH 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.1 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Alton, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Nashua.
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