Origin
Bennington, NH
Morning in Bennington on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, 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
1h
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, NH
Matt Barnard
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
Bennington, NH to Manchester, NH is 29.2 miles and takes about 1 hour via Francestown Road, River Road, and New Boston Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Hampshire, making it an easy hop between two points. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely exploration of the local byways. You'll find it's a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect high speeds, but rather a more connected experience with the landscape.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway travel, meaning you'll be navigating a series of county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 7.1 miles on Francestown Road. Expect a dynamic driving experience as you'll be frequently adjusting your course rather than settling into a long, straight line. The road personality is that of a quintessential New Hampshire local route, offering a grounded feel as you traverse the terrain.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Francestown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21 miles in near NH 114 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.7 miles (NH 114 / South Mast Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.7 miles (Pinard Street): 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.
4
21 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
NH 114 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NH 114 / South Mast Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / South Mast Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Pinard Street
Turn left onto Pinard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
28 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Coolidge Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
28.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Amory Street
At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Francestown Road | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| River Road | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| New Boston Road | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Mast Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Bennington Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Mast Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kelley Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Francestown Road
— 7.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Antrim Road
430 ft
·
17 sec
·
Antrim Road
2
Turn left onto NH 47
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Francestown Road
3
Continue on NH 47
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
4
Continue on NH 47
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on NH 136
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Continue on NH 136
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Francestown Road
7
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Depot Street
8
Turn left onto NH 13
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
River Road
9
Continue on NH 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Boston Road
10
Continue on NH 13
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
11
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on NH 114
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
14
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
101 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Mast Street
15
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
16
Continue on NH 114
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mast Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Pinard Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pinard Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nazaire Biron Bridge
19
Continue on Kelley Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelley Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Coolidge Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street
505 ft
·
15 sec
·
Amory Street
22
Continue on West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
23
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Manchester on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
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
18 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
1h 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 Bennington, NH to Manchester, NH covers 29.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Francestown Road, River Road, New Boston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Bennington, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.70 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 straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 21 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.7 miles (NH 114 / South Mast Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.7 miles (Pinard Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bennington, 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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