Origin
Manchester, NH
Late night in Manchester on Monday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Deerfield, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH covers 19.6 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Old Candia Road, Deerfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 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
9.8 miles from Manchester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH covers 19.6 miles and takes about 36m, 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 19 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 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.1 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 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Harvey Road
Turn left onto Harvey Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.
Portsmouth
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Old Candia Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Deerfield Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Raymond Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Stage Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Nottingham Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Deerfield, 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
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
9
Turn straight onto NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on NH 43
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Deerfield Road
11
Continue on NH 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Candia Road
12
Turn right onto NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Road
13
Continue on NH 43
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stage Road
14
Turn straight onto NH 43; NH 107
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Road
15
Turn slight right onto NH 43; NH 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Road
16
Turn slight right onto Nottingham Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Nottingham Road
17
Continue on Nottingham Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Nottingham Road
18
Turn left onto Harvey Road
367 ft
·
12 sec
·
Harvey Road
19
Arrive at destination
Harvey 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 9.8 miles from Manchester, NH, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 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 19.6 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, 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 19.6 miles and 36m.
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 NH 101 for about 5.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Manchester, NH · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deerfield, NH
The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, 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
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.83 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Deerfield, NH
Late night in Deerfield on Monday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
36m 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 Deerfield, NH covers 19.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Old Candia Road, Deerfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 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 $3.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Manchester, NH to Deerfield, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.
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