Origin
Francestown, NH
Afternoon in Francestown on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Francestown, NH to Manchester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Francestown, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 22-mile drive from Francestown to Manchester, New Hampshire, can easily be completed in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this trip is quite budget-friendly. As you travel from one Northeast region to another within NH, expect a local feel throughout. The route predominantly utilizes River Road, New Boston Road, and Mast Road, offering a distinctly turn-heavy experience rather than highway cruising. Given its brevity and local character, no overnight stay is necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| New Boston Road | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Mast Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Francestown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| South Mast Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Kelley Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 4.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francestown, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 136
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Boston Road
2
Continue on NH 136
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Francestown Road
3
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Depot Street
4
Turn left onto NH 13
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
River Road
5
Continue on NH 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Continue on NH 13
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on NH 114
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
10
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
101 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Mast Street
11
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
12
Continue on NH 114
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mast Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Pinard Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pinard Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nazaire Biron Bridge
15
Continue on Kelley Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelley Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Coolidge Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street
505 ft
·
15 sec
·
Amory Street
18
Continue on West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
19
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NH 114 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NH 114 / South Mast Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / South Mast Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Pinard Street
Turn left onto Pinard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Coolidge Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Amory Street
At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
3:14 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with no highway mileage contributing to the journey. The longest stretch without a turn is about 4.7 miles on River Road, giving you a brief period of consistent travel before more winding sections. This road profile suggests you'll be navigating local streets and country roads for the majority of your 46-minute travel time. Expect a more engaging driving experience that requires attention to turns rather than sustained high speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near NH 114 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles (NH 114 / South Mast Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles (Pinard Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles (NH 114 / South Mast Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles (Pinard Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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