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Trip from City of Manchester, NH to Plainfield, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

83.6 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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Downtown Plainfield, NH, NH

Plainfield, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Manchester, NH to Plainfield, NH covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, Plainfield Road, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.46 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.

Midpoint

41.8 miles from City of Manchester, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 83.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Plainfield Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 60 miles on I 89.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 60 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Plainfield Road. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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

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
15.4 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 20 Toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont

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 Plainfield, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont and Claremont.

White River Junction Vermont

14.9 mi in | ~21m

Claremont

75.7 mi in | ~1h 32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 60 mi 1h 9m
Plainfield Road 7.6 mi 15m
Everett Turnpike 7 mi 8m
I 93 4.2 mi 4m
Maple Street 1.7 mi 2m
Hooksett Road 1.2 mi 2m
Auburn Street 0.4 mi 1m
Belmont Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 60 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Plainfield, 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

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 89

60 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 89
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 20 Toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont
14

Keep slight left at fork

181 ft · 6 sec
15

Turn left onto NH 12A

7.6 mi · 15 min · Plainfield Road
16

Arrive at destination

NH 12A

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 41.8 miles from City of Manchester, NH, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60 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 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.8 miles or 53m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plainfield, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from City of Manchester, NH

This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from City of Manchester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 60 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.8 mi from City of Manchester, NH · 53m into the drive

town in New Hampshire

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newmarket, NH

42 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

Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newmarket, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from City of Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60 miles.

Arriving in Plainfield, NH

The final approach into Plainfield, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 near mile 83.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.46 one way

$26.92 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.81 $29.62
premium $4.86 $16.01 $32.02
diesel $5.61 $18.46 $36.92

Estimated Tolls: $0.49

Everett Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

1 DCFC

Ford Charging Station

Bow, New Hampshire

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Concord, New Hampshire

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Manchester, New Hampshire

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Tesla: 4 Other: 2 Shell Recharge: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.70 $5.35

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

City of Manchester, NH

Afternoon in City of Manchester on Thursday

Local time

3:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plainfield, NH

Afternoon in Plainfield on Thursday

Local time

3:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Newmarket, NH

42 mi in

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

23 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 48m 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 Plainfield, NH covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Plainfield Road, Everett Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.8 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 $13.46 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 83.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between City of Manchester, NH and Plainfield, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont and Claremont.

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