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Trip from Newbury, NH to Manchester, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

47.4 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

Downtown Newbury, NH, NH

Newbury, NH

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city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States

Manchester, NH

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Trip Overview

Newbury, NH to Manchester, NH is 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m via I 89 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within New Hampshire for its entirety, moving from the Northeast region to the same region. It's a straightforward, primarily highway journey perfect for a quick commute or a short day trip. You'll find yourself on well-maintained roads for most of the drive, making for an uncomplicated travel experience. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 19.8 mi 23m
Everett Turnpike 12.5 mi 14m
Route 103 8.1 mi 14m
State Route 103 4.5 mi 7m
West Bridge Street 0.9 mi 2m
Eddy Road 0.3 mi <1m
McGregor Street 0.2 mi <1m
State Route 103A <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 19.8 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, NH and Manchester, NH.

1

Start on NH 103A

143 ft · 6 sec · State Route 103A
2

At end of road, turn left onto NH 103

8.1 mi · 14 min · Route 103
3

Continue on NH 103

4.5 mi · 7 min · State Route 103
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
5

Merge onto I 89

20 mi · 23 min · I 89
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
7

Merge onto I 93

5.7 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 293

4.9 mi · 5 min · Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

401 ft · 9 sec
Exit 6 Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
11

Keep slight left at fork

192 ft · 11 sec
12

Turn left onto Eddy Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Eddy Road
13

Continue on McGregor Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · McGregor Street
14

Turn left onto West Bridge Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

Bridge Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Warner, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner, NH

24 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

Newmarket, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weare, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Newbury, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.8 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
32.8 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
6
39 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
41 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 293 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
45.9 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 6 Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
5
46 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.63 one way

$15.26 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.40 $16.79
premium $4.86 $9.08 $18.15
diesel $5.61 $10.47 $20.93

Estimated Tolls: $0.88

Everett Turnpike (7.6 mi) $0.54
Everett Turnpike (4.9 mi) $0.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.15 $1.90
EV Truck/SUV 19 0 $6.64 $3.03

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newbury, NH

Afternoon in Newbury on Saturday

Local time

3:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manchester, NH

Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday

Local time

3:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Warner, NH

24 mi in

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 5m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on I 89 and the Everett Turnpike. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 19.8 miles on I 89, offering a consistent driving experience. Expect smooth sailing on these well-traveled highways, designed for efficient travel between these two New Hampshire points. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness over winding backroads.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on I 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Newbury, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Nashua.

Boston

32.8 mi in | ~45m

Nashua

41 mi in | ~56m | via I 293

Discover Along the Route

Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.

Restoration Cafe

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 47.4

Manchester, NH

Hours: Tu-Su 08:00-16:00

Visit website

Everyday Café

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.1

Contoocook, NH

The Bakeshop On Kelley Street Cafe

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 47.4

Aroma Joe's

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.2

Hooksett, NH

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Revelstoke Coffee

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.6

Concord, NH

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-13:00; Su 08:00-12:00

Visit website

Gibson's Cafe

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31.6

Concord, NH

Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10...

Bubba's Bar & Grille

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Newbury, NH

Cuisine: burger;pizza;american;seafood

Visit website

Dunkin'

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 36.9

Bow, NH

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 04:00-22:00

Visit website

Newbury Deli

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newbury, NH

Cuisine: italian;panini;dessert

Visit website

Pizza Chef

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.3

Bradford, NH

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...

Visit website

Dunkin' Donuts

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.3

Bradford, NH

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-20:00

Visit website

The Gyro Spot

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 47.4

Manchester, NH

Cuisine: greek

Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00

Visit website

Eagles Nest

Viewpoint

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

White Cliff overlook

Viewpoint

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Manchester Junior Soccer League West

Park

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 47.4

Spacious Skies French Pond

Camp_site

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.1

Henniker, NH

Visit website

Pearl Street School (former)

Yes

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 47.4

Old Derryfield Center

Monument

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 47.4

William H Long Memorial

Yes

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.4

NH

Little Nature Museum

Museum

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.1

NH

Visit website

Pvt. John Henry Sweeney Memorial

Monument

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 47.4

Pembroke Spartan

Artwork

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36.9

The Lake Inn at Mt. Sunapee

Motel

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Newbury, NH

Spacious Skies French Pond

Camp_site

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.1

Henniker, NH

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.88 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Manchester, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, NH before heading back.

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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