Origin
Kingston, NH
Late night in Kingston on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, NH to Manchester, NH
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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 Kingston, NH to Manchester, NH covers 28.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, NH 125, Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.51 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
14.1 miles from Kingston, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and NH 125. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.4 miles on NH 101.
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 18.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and NH 125. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Marshall Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 28.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Marshall Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (NH 125): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Marshall Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Marshall Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NH 125
Merge onto NH 125
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m 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 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| NH 125 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Depot Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Depot Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Depot Road
3
Turn right onto Church Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
Turn right onto Marshall Road
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Marshall Road
5
Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Road
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marshall Road
6
Merge slight right
5.8 mi
·
8 min
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
8
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
21 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 93 North: Concord
10
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Wellington Road, Bridge Street
12
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
13
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Wellington Road
14
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
15
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 14.1 miles from Kingston, NH, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 28.2 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
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 Kingston, 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.
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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 Kingston, NH
This is one driving day of about 28.2 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingston, 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.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 18.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Kingston, NH · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Kingston, 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
$4.51 one way
$9.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Manchester on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
39m 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 Kingston, NH to Manchester, NH covers 28.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, NH 125, 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 14.1 miles from Kingston, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.51 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 28.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Marshall Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (NH 125): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kingston, NH to Manchester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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