Trip from Manchester, NH to Brookline, NH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are NH 101, Route 13, NH Route 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Manchester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Manchester, NH to Brookline, NH?

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

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

41m

Distance

24.5 mi

40 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 42m

8 AM

0h 49m

10 AM

0h 44m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 45m

5 PM

0h 49m

8 PM

0h 40m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Manchester, NH to Brookline, NH covers 24.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 101, Route 13, NH Route 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 41m highway drive covering 24.5 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Route 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.8 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 14 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 13.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Route 13. You will hit about 6 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 24.5 miles you will encounter 6 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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These 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.

5

17.6 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline

4

24.4 mi into trip | ~41m in | Steam Mill Hill Road

Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road

Navigation decision point

5

24.5 mi into trip | ~41m in | Steam Mill Hill Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Steam Mill Hill Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NH 101	13.8 mi	20m
Route 13	3.4 mi	5m
NH Route 13	1.7 mi	3m
Boynton Street	1.6 mi	3m
Milford Street	1.2 mi	2m
Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
Bridge Street	0.9 mi	2m
McGregor Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: NH 101 — 13.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Brookline, 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

13 mi · 20 min · NH 101

Use the left / straight lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline

8

Turn left onto NH 13

1.7 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13

9

Continue on NH 13

3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13

10

Turn left onto NH 130

1.2 mi · 2 min · Milford Street

11

Continue on NH 130

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Main Street

12

Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

13

Keep slight left at fork onto Steam Mill Hill Road

11 ft · 0 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

14

Arrive at destination

Steam Mill Hill Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.94 one way

$7.89 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$4.34	$8.68
premium	$4.86	$4.69	$9.38
diesel	$5.61	$5.41	$10.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.4	$2.57	$1.18
Efficient EV	6.1	$2.14	$0.98
EV Truck/SUV	9.8	$3.43	$1.57

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Manchester, NH

Night in Manchester on Thursday

Local time

9:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookline, NH

Night in Brookline on Thursday

Local time

9:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

24 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

41m 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 Brookline, NH covers 24.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 101, Route 13, NH Route 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.3 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 $3.94 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 24.5 miles you will encounter 6 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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

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