Origin
Jefferson, NH
Afternoon in Jefferson on Monday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, NH to Manchester, NH
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
114.1 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Jefferson, NH to Manchester, NH covers 114.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Meadows Road, Owls Head Highway, State Route 115 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.26 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57 miles from Jefferson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 114.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Meadows Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jefferson, NH to Manchester, NH is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jefferson, NH to Manchester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meadows Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Owls Head Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 115 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 3 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 3 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Daniel Webster Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Meadows Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Presidential Highway
144 ft
·
10 sec
·
Presidential Highway
2
Turn left onto Meadows Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Meadows Road
3
Turn right onto Owls Head Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Owls Head Highway
4
Continue on State Route 115
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 115
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 North
6
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
US Route 3 South
7
Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 South
8
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
9
Take the ramp straight
8.2 mi
·
13 min
10
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
15
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
400 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
17
Keep slight left
194 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
19
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
McGregor Street
20
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
21
Arrive at your destination
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 57 miles from Jefferson, NH, or about 58m into the drive.
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 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jefferson, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Jefferson, NH
This is one driving day of about 114.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jefferson, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57 mi from Jefferson, NH · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57 miles from Jefferson, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, NH
The final approach into 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 Manchester, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.26 one way
$36.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| premium | $4.83 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.98 | $5.48 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.97 | $7.30 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Monday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
57 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m 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 Jefferson, NH to Manchester, NH covers 114.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Meadows Road, Owls Head Highway, State Route 115. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57 miles from Jefferson, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.26 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.
The drive from Jefferson, NH to Manchester, NH is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jefferson, NH to Manchester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jefferson, NH to Manchester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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