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3h 28m
Distance
155.6 mi
250 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Colebrook, NH to City of Manchester, NH covers 155.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Daniel Webster Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.91 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.8 miles from Colebrook, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 155.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 146.6 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 146.6 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 51.3 mi | 55m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 28.4 mi | 42m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| US 3 | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Prospect Street | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| US Route 3 North | 6.1 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Colebrook, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
Start on Pleasant Street
Turn left onto US 3; NH 26
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on Church Street
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 3
Continue on US 2; US 3
Turn slight right onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3; NH 116
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US Route 3 South
Turn slight right onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Take the ramp onto US 3
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
Take the exit
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Turn left onto NH 28A
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
Turn left onto Belmont Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.8 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Colebrook, 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 Colebrook, NH
This is one driving day of about 155.6 miles and 3h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.8 mi from Colebrook, NH · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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.
The final approach into City of Manchester, 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 City of Manchester, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.91 one way
$49.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $27.30 | $54.61 |
| premium | $4.83 | $29.58 | $59.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.57 | $69.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
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
$25
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.34 | $7.47 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.78 | $9.96 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Colebrook on Monday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Light Rain Likely
Destination
Afternoon in City of Manchester on Monday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Along the Route
54°F
Porter, NY
78 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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