Origin
Bartlett, NH
Morning in Bartlett on Monday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, NH to City of Manchester, NH
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
112.9 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Bartlett, NH to City of Manchester, NH covers 112.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Kancamagus Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.9 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.4 miles from Bartlett, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 112.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.9 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 8.9 miles (NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 103.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway
At end of road, turn right onto NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway
Navigation decision point
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
103.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m 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
105.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m 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
110.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bartlett, NH to City of Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
105.8 mi in
|
~2h 19m
|
via I 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 46.9 mi | 50m |
| Kancamagus Highway | 22 mi | 37m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Bear Notch Road | 8.9 mi | 16m |
| I 93 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Mammoth Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 46.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
106 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 302
63 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Bear Notch Road
8.9 mi
·
16 min
·
Bear Notch Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto NH 112
22 mi
·
36 min
·
Kancamagus Highway
5
Continue on NH 112
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on NH 112
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kancamagus Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 93
46 mi
·
49 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
15
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Turn left onto NH 28A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
18
Turn left onto Belmont Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Belmont Street
19
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summer Street
20
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.4 miles from Bartlett, NH, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.9 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.4 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, NH
This is one driving day of about 112.9 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bartlett, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 46.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.4 mi from Bartlett, NH · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.4 miles from Bartlett, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of 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
$18.07 one way
$36.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| premium | $4.83 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
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
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.81 | $7.23 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
City of Manchester, NH
Morning in City of Manchester on Monday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 10 to 15 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
56 mi in
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
21 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
2h 31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bartlett, NH to City of Manchester, NH covers 112.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Kancamagus Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.4 miles from Bartlett, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.07 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.9 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 8.9 miles (NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 103.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bartlett, NH to City of Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
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