Origin
Manchester, NH
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
3:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Chichester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Chichester, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Manchester to Chichester, this 25.5-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate through New Hampshire. You can expect a total drive time of about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel cost of approximately $4, the route remains highly economical for your travel budget. The path relies primarily on the Everett Turnpike, I-393, and Dover Road to move you between these two Northeast locations. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to split this into an overnight trip. It is a straightforward, practical connection that avoids the complexities of longer-haul travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 18m |
| I 393 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Chichester, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on I 93
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
12
Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
13
Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loudon Road
14
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bridge Street
Depart onto Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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
4
7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loud...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Everett Turnpike
(5.2 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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
Chichester, NH
Afternoon in Chichester on Saturday
Local time
3:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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?
This 25.5-mile route is a highway-focused drive, with about 77% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a consistent pace early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 15.3 miles on the Everett Turnpike. While the initial portion of your drive features the high-speed connectivity of the turnpike and I-393, the personality of the road shifts as you transition onto Dover Road. The experience is designed for direct transit rather than leisurely cruising, emphasizing speed and efficiency over secondary roads. You should anticipate a steady, interstate-heavy atmosphere for the vast majority of your commute.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and I 393. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Salmon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
538 ft
191 ft
Total Climb
558 ft
Total Descent
275 ft
Highest Point
538 ft
~25.5 mi in
Elevation Range
347 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manchester, NH to Chichester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.
Portsmouth
17.6 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 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 Chichester, 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: near the start (Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Salmon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chichester, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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