Origin
Danville, NH
Night in Danville on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, NH to Manchester, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danville, NH to Manchester, NH covers 26.5 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Main Street, Danville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.27 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.3 miles from Danville, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Danville, NH to Manchester, NH covers 26.5 miles and takes about 43m, 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 15 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 14.1 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near NH 107 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.8 miles (NH 107 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 107 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Freetown Road
Turn right onto Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West: Manchester
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NH 101 West: Manchester
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 6.1 mi | 13m |
| Danville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Freetown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fremont Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
187 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 111A
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NH 111A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on NH 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fremont Road
6
Turn right onto Freetown Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NH 101 West: Manchester
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto NH 101
14 mi
·
16 min
·
NH 101
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
12
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
13
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
14
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
15
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
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 13.3 miles from Danville, NH, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.1 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 26.5 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Danville, NH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Danville, NH
This is one driving day of about 26.5 miles and 43m.
At 26.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 14.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Danville, NH · 25m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Danville, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manchester, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Manchester, NH
Night in Manchester on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
43m 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 Danville, NH to Manchester, NH covers 26.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Main Street, Danville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Danville, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 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 26.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 4.8 miles (NH 107 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Danville, NH to Manchester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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