Trip from Manchester, NH to Nottingham, NH

Drive Time

38m

Distance

24.2 mi

39 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Manchester, NH, NH

Manchester, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Manchester, NH to Nottingham, NH covers 24.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 101, Raymond Road, Nottingham 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 $3.87 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

12.1 miles from Manchester, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Manchester, NH to Nottingham, NH covers 24.2 miles and takes about 38m, 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 1.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 24.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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 right at fork toward NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtuckaway State Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtu...
6
17.7 mi into trip | ~24m in | NH 27; NH 107

Turn left onto NH 27; NH 107

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
24.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | NH 152 / Stage Road

Turn sharp left onto NH 152 / Stage Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Along This Route

Between Manchester, NH and Nottingham, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Fremont and Pawtuckaway State Park.

Portsmouth

1.9 mi in | ~4m

Fremont

16.5 mi in | ~21m

Pawtuckaway State Park

16.9 mi in | ~22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 101 13.9 mi 16m
Raymond Road 4.1 mi 8m
Nottingham Road 2.1 mi 4m
Bridge Street 1.1 mi 2m
Freetown Road 0.7 mi 1m
I 93 0.3 mi <1m
Church Street 0.1 mi <1m
NH 27 0.1 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 Nottingham, NH.

1

Start on Bridge Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
2

Take the ramp left toward I 93 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 93 South
3

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 26 sec
4

Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

0.8 mi · 1 min · NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
5

Merge slight right

14 mi · 16 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

0.4 mi · 1 min · NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
7

Keep slight right to continue on NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtuckaway State Park

0.1 mi · 16 sec · NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtuckaway State Park
8

Turn straight onto Freetown Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Freetown Road
9

Turn left

0.1 mi · 16 sec
10

Turn right onto Nottingham Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Nottingham Road
11

Continue on Raymond Road

4.1 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
12

Turn slight right onto Church Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Church Street
13

Turn sharp left onto Stage Road

259 ft · 7 sec · Stage Road
14

Arrive at your 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 12.1 miles from Manchester, NH, or about 16m 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 24.2 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.1 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nottingham, 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 24.2 miles and 38m.

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 13.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.1 mi from Manchester, NH · 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

12 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nottingham, NH

The final approach into Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, 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

$3.87 one way

$7.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $4.25 $8.49
premium $4.83 $4.60 $9.20
diesel $5.64 $5.38 $10.75

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: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

South Willow Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, NH

Tesla

8 DCFC

AutoFair Honda

Manchester, NH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

AutoFair Hyundai in Manchester

Manchester, NH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Simon Mall of New Hampshire (Manchester, NH)

Manchester, NH

Electrify America

4 DCFC

1313 Hooksett Rd

Hooksett, NH

SHELL_RECHARGE

4 DCFC

NOURIA BEDFORD 1

Bedford, NH

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

QUIRK GMC BUICK NH

Manchester, NH

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Blink Network: 2 Tesla: 2 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.12 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Manchester, NH

Late night in Manchester on Monday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nottingham, NH

Late night in Nottingham on Monday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

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

38m 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 Nottingham, NH covers 24.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Raymond Road, Nottingham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $3.87 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 24.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manchester, NH and Nottingham, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Fremont and Pawtuckaway State Park.

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