Origin
Charlestown, NH
Late night in Charlestown on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlestown, NH to Manchester, NH
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
80.7 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlestown, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Connecting Charlestown to Manchester, this 80.7-mile drive is a straightforward journey through New Hampshire that typically takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trip, making this a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. The route utilizes a combination of NH 11, State Route 11, and the Everett Turnpike to navigate across the Northeast region. It serves as an efficient transition between the two communities, offering a practical way to reach your destination without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Charlestown, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is designed for efficiency, with 71% of the route consisting of highway travel. You will experience a mix of road types, starting with the longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.3 miles along NH 11. The character of the road shifts as you transition from local state routes onto the faster-paced Everett Turnpike. Behind the wheel, you can expect a steady rhythm that prioritizes consistent progress over technical winding roads. It is a functional drive that balances the pace of major thoroughfares with the necessity of navigating through regional corridors.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sullivan Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,204 ft
254 ft
Total Climb
1,181 ft
Total Descent
1,312 ft
Highest Point
1,204 ft
~33.4 mi in
Elevation Range
950 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Charlestown, NH to Manchester, NH is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlestown, NH to Manchester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Claremont Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charlestown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glidden Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sullivan Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Sullivan Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
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Sullivan Street
2
Continue on Sullivan Street
144 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sullivan Street
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on Claremont Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Claremont Road
5
Continue on Charlestown Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlestown Road
6
Continue on West Pleasant Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pleasant Street
7
Turn right onto Glidden Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Glidden Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
Broad Street
9
Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
10
Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
11
Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 11
12
Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
John Stark Highway
13
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
14
Continue on Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Maple Street
15
Turn left onto Cross Street
472 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cross Street
16
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
17
Turn right onto Sunapee Street
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunapee Street
18
Turn straight onto State Route 11
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 11
19
Continue on Route 11
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 11
20
Continue on State Route 11
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 11
21
Take the exit slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
22
Continue straight
24 mi
·
27 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
24
Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
25
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
26
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
27
Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
400 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
28
Keep slight left
194 ft
·
9 sec
29
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
30
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
McGregor Street
31
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick trip under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for lengthy rest stops, but it is wise to fuel up before you head out to keep your costs near the estimated $13 mark. Because the route relies heavily on major roads like the Everett Turnpike, keep an eye on traffic reports for any potential congestion as you approach Manchester. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival time to perfectly match your schedule. Given that the longest stretch of 32.3 miles happens early on NH 11, ensure you are comfortable and settled before you hit the main highway segments.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.4 miles from Charlestown, NH, or about 54m into the drive.
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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charlestown, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Charlestown, NH
This is one driving day of about 80.7 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charlestown, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Charlestown, NH · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 40.4 miles from Charlestown, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, NH
The final approach into 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 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
$12.92 one way
$25.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| premium | $4.83 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Manchester, NH
Late night in Manchester on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 49m 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 Charlestown, NH to Manchester, NH covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sullivan Street, North Main Street, Claremont Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 miles from Charlestown, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.92 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 Charlestown, NH to Manchester, NH is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charlestown, NH to Manchester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charlestown, NH to Manchester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 254 ft to 1,204 ft elevation with about 1,181 ft of total climbing.
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