Origin
Mont Vernon, NH
Morning in Mont Vernon on Monday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mont Vernon, NH to City of Manchester, NH
Drive Time
35m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Mont Vernon, NH to City of Manchester, NH covers 17 miles and takes about 35m 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 Amherst Road, Boynton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 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
8.5 miles from Mont Vernon, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Mont Vernon, NH to City of Manchester, NH covers 17 miles and takes about 35m, 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 21 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 8.7 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near NH 101.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NH 101
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101
Navigation decision point
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Canal Street
Turn right onto Canal Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Belmont Street
At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Street
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Summer Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Old Amherst Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| West Auburn Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| New Boston Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old Mont Vernon Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 8.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mont Vernon, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on North Main Street
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Smith Road
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smith Road
3
Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Amherst Road
4
Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mont Vernon Road
5
Turn right onto New Boston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Turn left onto Jones Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jones Road
7
Continue on Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dodge Road
8
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
9
Turn left onto Bayberry Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bayberry Drive
10
Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi
·
3 min
12
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
10 min
13
Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boynton Street
14
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on Granite Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
16
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Canal Street
17
Continue on West Auburn Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Auburn Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Street
272 ft
·
17 sec
·
Belmont Street
19
Turn left onto Summer Street
167 ft
·
13 sec
·
Summer Street
20
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
21
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 8.5 miles from Mont Vernon, NH, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 17 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.5 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mont Vernon, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Mont Vernon, NH
This is one driving day of about 17 miles and 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mont Vernon, 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 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.5 mi from Mont Vernon, NH · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Mont Vernon, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Manchester, NH
The final approach into City of Manchester, 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 City of Manchester, 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
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.83 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
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: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
City of Manchester, NH
Morning in City of Manchester on Monday
Local time
6:50 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
24 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
35m 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 Mont Vernon, NH to City of Manchester, NH covers 17 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Old Amherst Road, Boynton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Mont Vernon, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 17 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mont Vernon, NH to City of Manchester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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