Trip from Manchester, NH to Charlestown, NH

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Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

80.9 mi

130 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 42m ★

6 AM

1h 50m

8 AM

2h 6m

10 AM

1h 56m

12 PM

1h 54m

3 PM

1h 57m

5 PM

2h 6m

8 PM

1h 45m

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

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city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States

Manchester, NH

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Charlestown, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Manchester, NH to Charlestown, NH covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, Everett Turnpike, NH 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.02 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

40.5 miles from Manchester, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 50m highway drive covering 80.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.7 miles on I 89.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West Salmon Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 80.9 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 1 miles (West Salmon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Salmon Street

Turn left onto West Salmon Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

14.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...

49.4 mi into trip | ~1h in | NH 11

Take the exit onto NH 11 toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

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

Exit 12 Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport...

49.6 mi into trip | ~1h in | NH 11

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11 toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 12 Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport...

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 Charlestown, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont, Sunapee, Newport and Claremont.

White River Junction Vermont

13.9 mi in | ~18m

Sunapee

49.4 mi in | ~1h | via NH 11

Newport

49.4 mi in | ~1h | via NH 11

Claremont

49.4 mi in | ~1h | via NH 11

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 89	34.7 mi	40m
Everett Turnpike	12.1 mi	14m
NH 11	10.8 mi	20m
Claremont Road	7.4 mi	11m
John Stark Highway	4.6 mi	5m
Washington Street	2.3 mi	2m
State Route 11	2.3 mi	2m
Charlestown Road	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 89 — 34.7 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Charlestown, NH.

Start on Bridge Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto US 3

0.6 mi · 1 min · Elm Street

Turn left onto West Salmon Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Salmon Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on Amoskeag Bridge

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Amoskeag Bridge

Continue on Amoskeag Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street

Enter roundabout

179 ft · 3 sec

Continue

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto I 293; NH 3A

5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 89

35 mi · 40 min · I 89

Take the exit onto NH 11

0.2 mi · 31 sec · NH 11

Exit 12 Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11

154 ft · 11 sec · NH 11

Exit 12 Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

Continue on NH 11

10 mi · 20 min · NH 11

Turn left onto Cross Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Cross Street

At end of road, turn right onto Maple Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Maple Street

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Elm Street

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

2.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 11

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

2.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Broad Street

Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103

463 ft · 6 sec · Tremont Street

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11

58 ft · 6 sec · Opera House Square

Turn left onto NH 11; NH 12

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Street

Continue on NH 11; NH 12

2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

Continue on NH 11; NH 12

7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road

Continue on NH 12

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto Sullivan Street

143 ft · 6 sec · Sullivan Street

Continue on Sullivan Street

90 ft · 2 sec · Sullivan Street

Arrive at destination

Sullivan Street

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 40.5 miles from Manchester, NH, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.5 miles or 50m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlestown, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Manchester, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Manchester, NH

This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manchester, 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 I 89 for about 34.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.5 mi from Manchester, NH · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

40 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Charlestown, NH

The final approach into Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $10 near mile 69.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.02 one way

$26.05 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$14.33	$28.66
premium	$4.86	$15.49	$30.98
diesel	$5.61	$17.86	$35.72

Estimated Tolls: $0.85

Everett Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49

Everett Turnpike (5.2 mi) $0.36

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

10 DCFC

South Willow Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, NH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Grappone Ford

Bow, NH

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

AutoFair Hyundai in Manchester

Manchester, NH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

AutoFair Honda

Manchester, NH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Simon Mall of New Hampshire (Manchester, NH)

Manchester, NH

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Blink Network: 4 Tesla: 4 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.3	$8.49	$3.88
Efficient EV	20.2	$7.08	$3.24
EV Truck/SUV	32.4	$11.33	$5.18

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Manchester, NH

Evening in Manchester on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charlestown, NH

Evening in Charlestown on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

4 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 50m 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 Charlestown, NH covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 89, Everett Turnpike, NH 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.5 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 $13.02 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.