Trip from City of Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH

Drive Time

37m

Distance

19.6 mi

32 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

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4 AM

0h 34m ★

6 AM

0h 37m

8 AM

0h 44m

10 AM

0h 40m

12 PM

0h 39m

3 PM

0h 40m

5 PM

0h 43m

8 PM

0h 35m

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

If you are looking for a quick excursion through New Hampshire, the 19.6-mile trek from Manchester to Deerfield is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel will cover your transit across these local roads. The path moves entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the urban center of Manchester into the quieter surrounding areas. Because the route relies on local streets rather than highways, it offers a manageable pace for anyone wanting to move between these two towns efficiently.

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

Use the map to pace the middle of the drive

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience as you navigate your way out of Manchester. You will primarily follow Summer Street, Belmont Street, and Massabesic Street, which keeps you off the interstate entirely with a 0% highway share. Because this is a short, localized drive, you won't encounter long, monotonous highway stretches; instead, the road requires your full attention as you navigate through various turns. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout the 37-minute duration, favoring steady, local navigation over high-speed travel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

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.

The drive from City of Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH is easy. At 37m 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 City of Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 19.6-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours in Manchester can make your exit smoother. You won't need to plan for any formal stops given the brief duration of the trip, allowing you to drive straight through to your destination. Keep in mind that because this route is comprised entirely of local roads, you should prepare for frequent turning rather than long, straight stretches of pavement. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the transition between Summer, Belmont, and Massabesic Streets before you leave, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires steady navigation.

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.

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.

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 19.6 miles and 37m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Pacing Suggestions

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arriving in Deerfield, NH

The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, 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

$3.14 one way

$6.28 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$3.44	$6.88
premium	$4.83	$3.73	$7.45
diesel	$5.64	$4.35	$8.71

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: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.9	$2.06	$0.94
Efficient EV	4.9	$1.72	$0.78
EV Truck/SUV	7.8	$2.74	$1.25

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 3 days 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

Deerfield, NH

Late night in Deerfield on Monday

Local time

4:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

37m 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 Deerfield, NH covers 19.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.14 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 City of Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH is easy. At 37m 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 City of Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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