Origin
Seabrook, NH
Night in Seabrook on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seabrook, NH to Manchester, NH
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seabrook, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 39.5-mile drive from Seabrook, NH to Manchester, NH is a quick trip, estimated to take about 51 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's perfect for a single day trip within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, this route is budget-friendly. You'll primarily be on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway and the Blue Star Turnpike, making it an efficient way to travel between these two New Hampshire locations. Given its short duration, no overnight stays are necessary, offering flexibility for your 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
19.7 miles from Seabrook, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with an 89% highway share. The drive is characterized by long, uninterrupted stretches, including a notable 30.4-mile segment on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway. You'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads like the Blue Star Turnpike. While the profile suggests a highway-focused drive, there will be transitions onto roads like Bridge Street as you approach your destination, offering a slight change of pace before reaching Manchester.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Blue Star Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 107.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 39.5 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 0.1 miles (NH 107): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 107
Turn right onto NH 107
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Hampton, Portsmouth
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Hampton, Portsmouth
6
4.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the exit toward NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester
6
6 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Seabrook, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Hampton, 101 West: Manchester, Concord and Exeter.
Hampton
4.8 mi in
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~6m
101 West: Manchester
6 mi in
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~9m
Concord
6 mi in
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~9m
Exeter
6 mi in
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~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 30.4 mi | 35m |
| Blue Star Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| NH 107 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 30.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seabrook, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto NH 107
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 107
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North: Hampton, Portsmouth
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester
7
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 2
Toward NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
9
Merge onto NH 101
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
13
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
14
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
15
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
16
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Trip Plan
For this short, approximately 51-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential commuter traffic, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. With minimal stops and a short duration, you likely won't need extensive breaks, but be mindful of the $6 estimated fuel cost and ensure you have enough before you depart Seabrook. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on your GPS as you transition from the Blue Star Turnpike onto Bridge Street; it's a key point where the highway feel gives way to local roads as you enter Manchester.
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 19.7 miles from Seabrook, NH, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 39.5 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.7 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
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 Seabrook, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Seabrook, NH
This is one driving day of about 39.5 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seabrook, 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 Exeter-Hampton Expressway for about 30.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Seabrook, NH · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Seabrook, 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
$6.36 one way
$12.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Blue Star Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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
51m 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 Seabrook, NH to Manchester, NH covers 39.5 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Exeter-Hampton Expressway, Blue Star Turnpike, Bridge Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Seabrook, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.36 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 39.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 107): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Seabrook, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Hampton, 101 West: Manchester, Concord and Exeter.
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