Origin
Northumberland, NH
Morning in Northumberland on Monday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northumberland, NH to Manchester, NH
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
125.5 mi
202 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Northumberland, NH to Manchester, NH covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.09 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from Northumberland, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 125.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 3 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (US 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 117.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.1 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 3 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 3 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
117.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m 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
119.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m 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
124 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
124.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Northumberland, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
119.1 mi in
|
~2h 31m
|
via I 293
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 51.3 mi | 55m |
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| US 3 | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Prospect Street | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| US Route 3 North | 6.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 51.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northumberland, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Old Village Road
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Village Road
2
Turn right onto Guildhall Road
268 ft
·
10 sec
·
Guildhall Road
3
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 3
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lancaster Road
5
Continue on US 3
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 3
168 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 2; US 3
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn slight right onto US 3
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Prospect Street
9
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lancaster Road
10
Continue on US 3; NH 116
467 ft
·
10 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
11
Continue on US 3
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Twin Mountain Road
12
Continue on US 3
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US Route 3 North
13
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft
·
14 sec
·
US Route 3 South
14
Turn slight right onto US 3
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 South
15
Continue on US 3
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
16
Take the ramp onto US 3
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
US 3
17
Continue on I 93
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
18
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
19
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
20
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
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.
23
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
24
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
25
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
26
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
27
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Northumberland, NH, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Northumberland, 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 Northumberland, NH
This is one driving day of about 125.5 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Northumberland, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 51.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Northumberland, NH · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Northumberland, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, NH
The final approach into 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 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
$20.09 one way
$40.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| premium | $4.83 | $23.85 | $47.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.88 | $55.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.18 | $6.02 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.57 | $8.03 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Manchester, NH
Morning in Manchester on Monday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
63 mi in
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
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
2h 41m 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 Northumberland, NH to Manchester, NH covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.8 miles from Northumberland, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.09 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (US 3 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 117.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.1 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Northumberland, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
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