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1h 7m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
If you are planning a trip from Rollinsford to Manchester, you are looking at a manageable 44.2-mile journey across New Hampshire. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, the route is as economical as it is efficient. Navigating through the Northeast, the drive transitions from the smaller-town feel of Rollinsford toward the more urban environment of Manchester. Because of the short duration, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule.
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
22.1 miles from Rollinsford, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
This drive offers a mixed-road experience, balancing local routes with faster highway travel. You will spend about 43% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of NH 101, Calef Highway, and Portland Avenue to reach your destination. You can anticipate your longest uninterrupted stretch to occur on NH 101, covering 18.4 miles of the total distance. The transition between these road types keeps the drive from feeling monotonous, shifting from more localized traffic patterns to sustained highway cruising. Expect a practical, utilitarian road experience that prioritizes steady progress over scenic winding paths.
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 0.8 miles in near Silver Street.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 44.2 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 0.8 miles (Silver Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Short Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Silver Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto Short Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Portland Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Turtle Pond Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rollinsford, NH and Manchester, NH.
Start on Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Foundry Street
At end of road, turn left onto Silver Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Short Street
Turn right onto NH 4
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 4
Turn right onto NH 4
Turn left onto NH 4
Turn left onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
Turn right onto Hale Street
Turn left onto Locust Street
Turn right onto NH 9
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
Continue on NH 9
Continue on NH 155
Continue on NH 155
Continue on NH 155
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 4
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
Continue on NH 125
Take the exit
Merge onto NH 101
Take the exit
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
Continue on Bridge Street
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 44.2 miles without needing scheduled stops, though taking a break remains an option if you prefer to pace yourself. Because the fuel cost is low at around $7, you do not need to worry about complex refueling logistics along the way. Keep in mind that as you navigate the mix of state highways and local roads, traffic density may fluctuate as you approach Manchester. A smart tip for this route is to check real-time traffic for NH 101 before you head out, as that is where you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch of driving.
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.
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 44.2 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.1 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rollinsford, 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 Rollinsford, NH
This is one driving day of about 44.2 miles and 1h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Rollinsford, NH · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 44.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Rollinsford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.83 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Rollinsford on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Manchester on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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