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Trip from Greenland, 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

51m

Distance

36.7 mi

59 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

Downtown Greenland, NH, NH

Greenland, NH

Биљана

city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States

Manchester, NH

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 36.7-mile journey from Greenland, NH, to Manchester, NH, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 51 minutes to complete. The route primarily follows NH 101 and Portsmouth Avenue, with a significant 73% of the drive being on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, and with no designated stops, you have complete flexibility on when and where to pause. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a drive that leans heavily towards highway travel, with 73% of the 36.7 miles on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.4 miles on NH 101, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your trip. While the profile is described as highway-focused, transitions between main roads like NH 101, Portsmouth Avenue, and Bridge Street will occur, so remain aware of your surroundings. This route is designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, making it a direct connection between its New Hampshire origins and destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 26.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Portsmouth Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NH 33 / Portsmouth Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (NH 33 / Portsmouth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | NH 33 / Portsmouth Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto NH 33 / Portsmouth Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip | ~9m in | NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue

Enter roundabout onto NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue toward NH 108 South: Exeter

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
5
7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
34 mi into trip | ~45m 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
34.8 mi into trip | ~46m 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 26.4 mi 30m
Portsmouth Avenue 7.2 mi 13m
Bridge Street 1.1 mi 2m
I 93 0.3 mi <1m
Wellington Road 0.3 mi <1m
Church Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NH 101 — 26.4 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenland, NH and Manchester, NH.

1

Start on Church Lane

131 ft · 5 sec · Church Lane
2

Continue on Church Lane

138 ft · 7 sec · Church Lane
3

Turn left onto Portsmouth Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Portsmouth Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto NH 33

4.6 mi · 8 min · Portsmouth Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Enter roundabout onto NH 108

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
6

Continue on NH 108

2.0 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter Use the straight lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto NH 101

26 mi · 30 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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.4 mi from Greenland, NH · 27m into the drive

town in New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kensington, NH

18 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.

Popular next leg

Kensington, NH to Manchester, NH

32.9 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

City of Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Epping, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Greenland, 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

$5.91 one way

$11.82 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.50 $13.00
premium $4.86 $7.03 $14.06
diesel $5.61 $8.10 $16.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Greenland, NH

Late night in Greenland on Saturday

Local time

1:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manchester, NH

Late night in Manchester on Saturday

Local time

1:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Kensington, NH

18 mi in

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

20 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

51m 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 Greenland, NH to Manchester, NH covers 36.7 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 101, Portsmouth Avenue, Bridge Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Greenland, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.91 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 36.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (NH 33 / Portsmouth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Greenland, NH to Manchester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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