Trip from City of Manchester, NH to Concord, NH

Drive Time

26m

Distance

18.7 mi

30 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

Downtown City of Manchester, NH, NH

City of Manchester, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Concord, NH, NH

Concord, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Manchester, NH to Concord, NH covers 18.7 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, I 93, Maple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.99 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

9.3 miles from City of Manchester, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 18.7 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and I 93. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike.

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.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and I 93. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summer Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Summer Street

Turn right onto Summer Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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.
7
18.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | NH 9 / Loudon Road

Turn left onto NH 9 / Loudon Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from City of Manchester, NH to Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.

Plymouth

3.4 mi in | ~7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 10.2 mi 12m
I 93 4.2 mi 4m
Maple Street 1.7 mi 2m
Hooksett Road 1.2 mi 2m
Auburn Street 0.4 mi 1m
Loudon Road 0.3 mi <1m
Belmont Street <0.1 mi <1m
Centre Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 10.2 mi, about 12m

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.3 miles from City of Manchester, NH, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 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 18.7 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.3 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving City of Manchester, 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 City of Manchester, NH

This is one driving day of about 18.7 miles and 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Manchester, 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.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 10.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.3 mi from City of Manchester, NH · 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

9 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from City of Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Concord, NH

The final approach into Concord, 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 Concord, 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

$2.99 one way

$5.99 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $3.28 $6.56
premium $4.83 $3.55 $7.11
diesel $5.64 $4.15 $8.31

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

10 DCFC

South Willow Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, NH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Grappone Ford

Bow, NH

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

AutoFair Hyundai in Manchester

Manchester, NH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

AutoFair Honda

Manchester, NH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Simon Mall of New Hampshire (Manchester, NH)

Manchester, NH

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 4 Blink Network: 3 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75
EV Truck/SUV 7.5 0 $2.62 $1.20

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 data refreshed 45 minutes ago

Origin

City of Manchester, NH

Late night in City of Manchester on Monday

Local time

4:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NH

Late night in Concord on Monday

Local time

4:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Light Rain

S 5 to 10 mph 81% chance 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

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

26m 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 City of Manchester, NH to Concord, NH covers 18.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, I 93, Maple 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 9.3 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 $2.99 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 18.7 miles you will encounter 12 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.
On the drive from City of Manchester, NH to Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.

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