Origin
Manchester, NH
Morning in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Amherst, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
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Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, NH to Amherst, NH covers 14 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Boynton Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 14 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Boynton Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 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 10 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 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Boynton Street. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 14 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (McGregor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Boynton Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bridge Street
Depart onto Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
McGregor Street
Turn left onto McGregor Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Boynton Street
Turn right onto Boynton Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NH 122: Amherst
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NH 122: Amherst
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 122 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Amherst, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto McGregor Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
5
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NH 101
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
8
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
9
Turn slight right onto NH 122
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
10
Arrive at destination
NH 122
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Amherst, NH
Morning in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
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
25m 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 Manchester, NH to Amherst, NH covers 14 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Boynton Street, Main 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 7 miles from Manchester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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 14 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (McGregor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Boynton Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Manchester, NH to Amherst, 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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