Origin
Manchester, NH
Morning in Manchester on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Colebrook, NH
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
154.6 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
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6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, NH to Colebrook, NH covers 154.6 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Street, West Salmon Street, Amoskeag Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.75 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.3 miles from Manchester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 154.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Manchester, NH to Colebrook, NH is easy. At 3h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manchester, NH to Colebrook, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Salmon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amoskeag Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amoskeag Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amoskeag Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Everett Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Colebrook, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Turn left onto West Salmon Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Salmon Street
4
Continue on Amoskeag Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Amoskeag Bridge
5
Continue on Amoskeag Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Amoskeag Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amoskeag Rotary
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Amoskeag Rotary
7
Exit the rotary
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Franconia Notch Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
15
Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US Route 3 North
16
Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Twin Mountain Road
17
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
18
Continue on Lancaster Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lancaster Road
19
Continue on Prospect Street
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Prospect Street
20
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Road
24
Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn slight left onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Church Street
26
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Street
27
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
28
Continue on US Route 3
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US Route 3
29
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
30
Continue on US Route 3
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Route 3
31
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
32
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
148 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.3 miles from Manchester, NH, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.3 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colebrook, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 154.6 miles and 3h 24m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.3 mi from Manchester, NH · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.3 miles from Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colebrook, NH
The final approach into Colebrook, 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 Colebrook, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.75 one way
$49.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| premium | $4.83 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.35 | $68.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.23 | $7.42 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.53 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Colebrook, NH
Morning in Colebrook on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Porter, NY
77 mi in
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
2 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
3h 24m 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 Colebrook, NH covers 154.6 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street, West Salmon Street, Amoskeag Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.3 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 $24.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Manchester, NH to Colebrook, NH is easy. At 3h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manchester, NH to Colebrook, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manchester, NH to Colebrook, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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