Origin
Manchester, NH
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to East Kingston, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
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
Wikimedia Commons
East Kingston, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, NH to East Kingston, NH covers 30 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, Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway, Depot Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 30 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway. 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30 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 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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
8
21 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
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 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NH 107 / Depot Road
Turn left onto NH 107 / Depot Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
30 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Willow Road
Turn left onto Willow Road
Navigation decision point
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 East Kingston, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Kingston.
Portsmouth
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
Kingston
21 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Depot Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| NH 125 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Calef Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Willow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and East Kingston, 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
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto NH 125
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Calef Highway
8
Continue on NH 125
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto NH 107
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto Willow Road
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Willow Road
12
Arrive at destination
Willow Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
East Kingston, NH
Afternoon in East Kingston on Saturday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
11 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 East Kingston, NH covers 30 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, Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway, Depot Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 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 $4.83 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 30 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 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manchester, NH and East Kingston, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Kingston.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From East Kingston, NH
More trips to East Kingston, NH
Explore more options from Manchester, NH or browse trips ending in East Kingston, NH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NH road trips.