Trip from City of Manchester, NH to Mont Vernon, NH

Drive Time

35m

Distance

17 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 41m

10 AM

0h 37m

12 PM

0h 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 41m

8 PM

0h 33m

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

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City of Manchester, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Manchester, NH to Mont Vernon, NH covers 17 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 101, Old Amherst Road, Boynton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 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

8.5 miles from City of Manchester, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from City of Manchester, NH to Mont Vernon, NH covers 17 miles and takes about 35m, 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 20 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 8.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 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 0.1 miles (Auburn Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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

Turn right onto Summer Street

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Belmont Street

Turn right onto Belmont Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Auburn Street

Turn left onto Auburn Street

Navigation decision point

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Granite Street

Turn left onto Granite Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

13.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | New Boston Road

At end of road, turn right onto New Boston Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NH 101	8.8 mi	13m
Old Amherst Road	1.9 mi	4m
Boynton Street	1.6 mi	3m
Auburn Street	1 mi	2m
New Boston Road	0.7 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.6 mi	1m
Old Mont Vernon Road	0.5 mi	1m
Granite Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: NH 101 — 8.8 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Mont Vernon, NH.

Start on the route

56 ft · 6 sec · the route

Turn right onto Summer Street

167 ft · 9 sec · Summer Street

Turn right onto Belmont Street

272 ft · 17 sec · Belmont Street

Turn left onto Auburn Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Auburn Street

Continue on Canal Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Canal Street

Turn left onto Granite Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Granite Street

Turn slight left onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto Boynton Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Boynton Street

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Continue straight

8.3 mi · 13 min

Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

Turn right onto Bayberry Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Bayberry Drive

Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road

285 ft · 10 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

Turn left onto Dodge Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Dodge Road

Continue on Jones Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jones Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto New Boston Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · New Boston Road

Turn left onto Old Mont Vernon Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old Mont Vernon Road

Continue on Old Amherst Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Old Amherst Road

Turn left onto North Main Street

49 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at your destination

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 8.5 miles from City of Manchester, NH, or about 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.8 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 17 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.5 miles or 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving City of Manchester, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 17 miles and 35m.

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 NH 101 for about 8.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.5 mi from City of Manchester, NH · 17m 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from City of Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mont Vernon, NH

The final approach into Mont Vernon, 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 Mont Vernon, 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

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$2.98	$5.97
premium	$4.83	$3.23	$6.46
diesel	$5.64	$3.78	$7.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.1	$1.78	$0.82
Efficient EV	4.3	$1.49	$0.68
EV Truck/SUV	6.8	$2.38	$1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

City of Manchester, NH

Late night in City of Manchester on Monday

Local time

5:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mont Vernon, NH

Late night in Mont Vernon on Monday

Local time

5:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m 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 Mont Vernon, NH covers 17 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 101, Old Amherst Road, Boynton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.5 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 $2.72 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.