Origin
Nottingham, NH
Afternoon in Nottingham on Friday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nottingham, NH to Manchester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
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.
Nottingham, NH
Mike Bird
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.1-mile drive from Nottingham, NH to Manchester, NH is easily manageable in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on NH 101, with some time on Raymond Road and Nottingham Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this short journey is budget-friendly. The drive offers a mixed experience, so you won't be stuck on a monotonous highway for too long. Since it's a quick trip, you can be flexible with your departure time and don't need to worry about overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with approximately 60% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.1 miles on NH 101. This means you'll experience periods of faster driving on the main highway, interspersed with more local road segments as you navigate Raymond Road and Nottingham Road. The character of the drive shifts, offering a bit of variety without being overly complex. It's a good balance for a relatively short trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 14.1 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 early in the drive near Church 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 10 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles (NH 27; NH 107): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Church Street
Turn sharp right onto Church Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NH 27; NH 107
At end of road, turn left onto NH 27; NH 107
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
Turn right onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left toward NH 101 West: Manchester
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NH 101 West: Manchester
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| Raymond Road | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Nottingham Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Freetown Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nottingham, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 152
258 ft
·
13 sec
·
Stage Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Church Street
474 ft
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street
120 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn slight left onto NH 156
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
5
Continue on NH 156
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Nottingham Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto NH 27; NH 107
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NH 27; NH 107
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto NH 107
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Freetown Road
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 107
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Freetown Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NH 101 West: Manchester
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto NH 101
14 mi
·
16 min
·
NH 101
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
14
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
15
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
16
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
17
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
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.
Destination
Manchester, NH
Afternoon in Manchester on Friday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
16 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
37m 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 Nottingham, NH to Manchester, NH covers 24.1 miles and takes about 37m 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 Nottingham, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.88 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 10 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles (NH 27; NH 107): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nottingham, NH to Manchester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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