Origin
Manchester, NH
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Atkinson, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Atkinson, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 27 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, Alan B Shepard Highway, State Route 111 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 27 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
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 27 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 South
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NH 111 / Indian Rock Road
Turn left onto NH 111 / Indian Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn right onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manchester, NH and Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.
Boston
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 93
Salem
16.6 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| State Route 111 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| I 93 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Atkinson, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 93
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 93
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
5
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
6
Continue on I 93
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Range Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on NH 111
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 111
12
Turn right onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on NH 121
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Leroy Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Atkinson, NH
Afternoon in Atkinson on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
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
42m 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 Atkinson, NH covers 27 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, Alan B Shepard Highway, State Route 111. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 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 $4.35 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 27 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manchester, NH and Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.
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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