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Trip from Manchester, NH to Chesterfield, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

76.4 mi

123 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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 Chesterfield, NH covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 202, Route 9, Franklin Pierce Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 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.

Midpoint

38.2 miles from Manchester, NH

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 202 15.5 mi 21m
Route 9 14.8 mi 21m
Franklin Pierce Highway 12.3 mi 17m
Everett Turnpike 12.1 mi 14m
I 89 8.1 mi 9m
Keene Road 5.7 mi 8m
West Main Street 1.9 mi 2m
NH Route 9 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 202 — 15.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bridge Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto US 3

0.6 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
3

Turn left onto West Salmon Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Salmon Street
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on Amoskeag Bridge

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Amoskeag Bridge
5

Continue on Amoskeag Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street
6

Enter roundabout

179 ft · 3 sec
7

Continue

0.3 mi · 32 sec
8

Merge onto I 293; NH 3A

5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 89

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 89
13

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
14

Continue on US 202; NH 9

15 mi · 21 min · US 202; NH 9
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on NH 9

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
16

Continue on NH 9; NH 31

5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
17

Continue on NH 9

6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
18

Continue on NH 9

3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
19

Continue on NH 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Route 9
20

Continue on NH 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 9
21

Continue on NH 9

6.3 mi · 10 min · Route 9
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto NH 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
23

Enter roundabout onto NH 9

120 ft · 1 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
24

Continue on NH 9

8.3 mi · 11 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
25

Turn left onto NH 63

1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 63
26

Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

85 ft · 2 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
27

Arrive at destination

Old Chesterfield Road

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 38.2 miles from Manchester, NH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 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 30m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Manchester, NH

This is one driving day of about 76.4 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Manchester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 202 for about 15.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Antrim, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Antrim, NH

38 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

Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Antrim, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.4

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.5

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 10.9

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 10.9

Hooksett, NH

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 16.4

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.5

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.4

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

+18336322778

Visit website

Pats Peak Ski Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27.3

Henniker, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+16034283245

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Salmon Street

Turn left onto West Salmon Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
13.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

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

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
8
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...
6
22.7 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

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

Exit 5 Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.30 one way

$24.60 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.53 $27.06
premium $4.86 $14.63 $29.26
diesel $5.61 $16.87 $33.74

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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.9 0 $8.02 $3.67
Efficient EV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06
EV Truck/SUV 30.6 0 $10.70 $4.89

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesterfield, NH

Afternoon in Chesterfield on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°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

1 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

1h 48m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

76.4 mi in 1h 48m, mostly highway — 15.5 mi of that is on US 202.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on US 202.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and Route 9. 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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 miles (West Salmon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Chesterfield, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont and Keene.

White River Junction Vermont

13.9 mi in | ~18m

Keene

22.7 mi in | ~29m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 76.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.85 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chesterfield, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chesterfield, NH before heading back.

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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