Trip from Brookline, NH to Manchester, NH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

41m

Distance

24.4 mi

39 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 42m

8 AM

0h 49m

10 AM

0h 44m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 45m

5 PM

0h 48m

8 PM

0h 40m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brookline, NH to Manchester, NH covers 24.4 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 101, Route 13, Boynton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 41m highway drive covering 24.4 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Route 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.7 miles on NH 101.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 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 13.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Route 13. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NH 130 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Brookline, NH to Manchester, NH is easy. At 41m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NH 130 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

4

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 130 / Main Street

Turn right onto NH 130 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3

6.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | NH 101

Merge onto NH 101

Merge point - match speed before joining

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NH 101	13.7 mi	20m
Route 13	3.4 mi	5m
Boynton Street	1.6 mi	4m
NH Route 13	1.6 mi	2m
Milford Street	1.2 mi	2m
West Bridge Street	1 mi	2m
Main Street	0.6 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: NH 101 — 13.7 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookline, NH and Manchester, NH.

1

Start on Steam Mill Hill Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

2

Turn right onto NH 130

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Main Street

3

Continue on NH 130

1.2 mi · 2 min · Milford Street

4

Turn right onto NH 13

3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13

5

Continue on NH 13

1.6 mi · 2 min · NH Route 13

6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

7

Merge onto NH 101

7.4 mi · 10 min · NH 101

8

Continue on NH 101

6.4 mi · 10 min · NH 101

Use the left / straight lanes.

9

Continue on Boynton Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

10

Turn slight right onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

11

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Main Street

12

Continue on McGregor Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · McGregor Street

13

Turn right onto West Bridge Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Bridge Street

14

Arrive at destination

Bridge Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.86 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$4.32	$8.64
premium	$4.86	$4.67	$9.35
diesel	$5.61	$5.39	$10.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.3	$2.56	$1.17
Efficient EV	6.1	$2.14	$0.98
EV Truck/SUV	9.8	$3.42	$1.56

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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

Brookline, NH

Night in Brookline on Thursday

Local time

9:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manchester, NH

Night in Manchester on Thursday

Local time

9:01 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

24 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

41m 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 Brookline, NH to Manchester, NH covers 24.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 101, Route 13, Boynton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Brookline, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 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.

The drive from Brookline, NH to Manchester, NH is easy. At 41m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NH 130 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining.

The route from Brookline, NH to Manchester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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