Origin
Manchester, NH
Late night in Manchester on Thursday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Danville, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
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.
Manchester, NH
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Danville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, NH to Danville, NH covers 26.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Main Street, Danville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.22 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.1 miles from Manchester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Manchester, NH to Danville, NH covers 26.2 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 South
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
8
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 107 South: Fremont, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 107 South: Fremont, Chester
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NH 107 / Fremont Road
Turn left onto NH 107 / Fremont Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Danville, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Fremont and Chester.
Portsmouth
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
Fremont
16.5 mi in
|
~21m
Chester
16.9 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 6.1 mi | 13m |
| Danville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fremont Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Freetown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Danville, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 93
4
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
5
Merge onto NH 101
14 mi
·
16 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
233 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 107 South: Fremont, Chester
8
Turn left onto NH 107
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto NH 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fremont Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NH 107
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto NH 111A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
12
Continue on NH 111A
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
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 13.1 miles from Manchester, NH, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 26 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Manchester, NH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manchester, NH
This is one driving day of about 26.2 miles and 42m.
At 26.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 13.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.1 mi from Manchester, NH · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danville, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Danville, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
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
Danville, NH
Late night in Danville on Thursday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
2 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
42m 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 Danville, NH covers 26.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Main Street, Danville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 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 $4.22 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manchester, NH and Danville, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Fremont and Chester.
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