Origin
City of Manchester, NH
Afternoon in City of Manchester on Thursday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Manchester, NH to Andover, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Manchester, NH
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Andover, NH
Ezequiel Barroso
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Manchester, NH to Andover, NH covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, Old Turnpike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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
The drive from City of Manchester, NH to Andover, NH covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 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 early in the drive near Summer Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NH 28 / Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Summer Street
Turn right onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Belmont Street
Turn right onto Belmont Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 28 / Maple Street
Turn right onto NH 28 / Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Manchester, NH and Andover, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Boscawen.
Plymouth
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Boscawen
24.5 mi in
|
~33m
|
via US 4
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| I 93 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Andover, NH.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Summer Street
3
Turn right onto Belmont Street
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
Belmont Street
4
Turn left onto Auburn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Auburn Street
5
Turn right onto NH 28
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; NH 28
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
8
Merge onto I 93
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on I 93
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 4
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 4
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
13
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 4
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
15
Continue on US 4
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
17
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
18
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
19
Continue on US 4; NH 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto North Street
114 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from City of Manchester, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from City of Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Andover, NH
The final approach into Andover, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.76 one way
$13.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Old Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Andover, NH
Afternoon in Andover on Thursday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
5 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 3m 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 City of Manchester, NH to Andover, NH covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, Old Turnpike Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 miles from City of Manchester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NH 28 / Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between City of Manchester, NH and Andover, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Boscawen.
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