Origin
Barrington, NH
Evening in Barrington on Friday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrington, NH to Manchester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Manchester, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 38.3-mile drive from Barrington to Manchester, New Hampshire, is a straightforward trip, taking about 55 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing NH 101, Calef Highway, and Franklin Pierce Highway, it's an easy one-day excursion within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this route offers a budget-friendly option for a quick journey. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, making it suitable for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 49% of it being highway travel. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 18.4 miles on NH 101, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition between NH 101, Calef Highway, and Franklin Pierce Highway, the road character will likely shift, moving from more direct highway sections to potentially more local road segments. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a dynamic journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 2.9 miles in near NH 125 / Calef Highway.
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 8 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Turn right onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Enter roundabout onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 14.1 mi | 22m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 9
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
2
Turn right onto NH 125
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the right lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
Calef Highway
4
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
11
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
12
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
13
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Barrington, NH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Barrington, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manchester, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
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
55m 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 Barrington, NH to Manchester, NH covers 38.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Franklin Pierce Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Barrington, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.17 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Barrington, NH to Manchester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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