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Trip from Andover, NH to City of Manchester, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

41.4 mi

67 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Andover, NH, NH

Andover, NH

Ezequiel Barroso

city in Greater Manchester, England

City of Manchester, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Andover, NH to City of Manchester, NH covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, US 4, Old Turnpike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 41.4 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and US 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on Everett Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and US 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in near US 4.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
17 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 4

Take the ramp onto US 4 toward I 93 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 93 South
6
32.4 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
34.3 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

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 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
39.3 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 8 Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
5
41.4 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | Summer Street

Turn left onto Summer Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Andover, NH to City of Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

34.3 mi in | ~50m | via I 93

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 10.9 mi 13m
US 4 5.8 mi 7m
Old Turnpike Road 5.4 mi 9m
High Street 5 mi 7m
I 93 5 mi 5m
King Street 3.2 mi 6m
Salisbury Highway 2 mi 3m
Main Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 10.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover, NH and City of Manchester, NH.

1

Start on North Street

114 ft · 10 sec · North Street
2

Turn left onto US 4; NH 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

Continue on US 4

2.0 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on US 4

5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
5

Continue on US 4

5.0 mi · 7 min · High Street
6

Continue on US 3; US 4

1.3 mi · 2 min · King Street
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 4

1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street
8

Enter roundabout onto US 4

129 ft · 1 sec · King Street
9

Continue on US 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
10

Enter roundabout onto US 4

136 ft · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road
11

Continue on US 4

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road
12

Take the ramp onto US 4

5.8 mi · 7 min · US 4
Toward I 93 South Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
14

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
18

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bridge Street
19

Turn left onto NH 28A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto Lake Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Avenue
21

Turn left onto Belmont Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Belmont Street
22

Turn left onto Summer Street

166 ft · 12 sec · Summer Street
23

Turn left

56 ft · 4 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.7 mi from Andover, NH · 34m into the drive

Downtown East Concord, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Concord, NH

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

Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Andover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Manchester, NH

The final approach into City of Manchester, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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: $1.14

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76
Old Turnpike Road (5.4 mi) $0.38

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$1

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Andover, NH

Afternoon in Andover on Thursday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Manchester, NH

Afternoon in City of Manchester on Thursday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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 2m 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 Andover, NH to City of Manchester, NH covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, US 4, Old Turnpike Road. 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 Andover, 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Andover, NH to City of Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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