Origin
Manchester, NH
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 18.8-mile drive from Manchester to Nashua, New Hampshire, is a straightforward 28-minute trip. With 81% highway share, it’s a very direct route, making it an ideal day trip within the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost is just $3, so you won't need to budget much for gas. You'll primarily be on the Everett Turnpike, with some time on Broad Street and Amherst Street. This is a practical, no-fuss journey perfect for a quick commute or a short hop between these two New Hampshire cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 18.8-mile journey, with 81% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 15.3 miles on the Everett Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from the Everett Turnpike onto local roads like Broad Street and Amherst Street as you approach your destination. This route prioritizes efficiency over scenic byways, providing a direct and predictable drive.
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.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Broad Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 3 / Elm Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 3 / Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 3 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 3 / Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Granite Street
Turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
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 Nashua, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Merrimack along the way.
Merrimack
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via Everett Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 3
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Granite Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
8
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
9
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
11
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Everett Turnpike
(13.6 mi)
$0.95
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
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
Nashua, NH
Afternoon in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 Nashua, NH covers 18.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Broad Street, Amherst Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $3.03 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 11 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 3 / Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Manchester, NH to Nashua, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Merrimack along the way.
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.
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