Origin
Suncook, NH
Afternoon in Suncook on Friday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suncook, 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
22m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suncook, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This short, 12.3-mile drive from Suncook, NH to Manchester, NH takes about 22 minutes, making it a perfect local excursion. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, you won't break the bank. The route predominantly uses the Everett Turnpike, Merrimack Street, and Main Street, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, this trip is easily completed in a single day, and you'll be staying within the Northeast region for the entirety of your journey. It's a straightforward option for a quick trip between these two New Hampshire towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed bag, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant 5.9-mile stretch on the Everett Turnpike, which will likely feel like a more traditional highway experience. As you transition to Merrimack Street and Main Street, expect the character of the drive to shift, likely becoming more urban or town-centric. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced sections and potentially slower, more involved driving as you navigate through populated areas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 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 around 2.9 miles in near College Park Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (College Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
College Park Drive
At end of road, turn right onto College Park Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Suncook, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
5.9 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 293
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Merrimack Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eddy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hackett Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 5.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suncook, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pleasant Street
4
Turn right onto Merrimack Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Merrimack Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto College Park Drive
288 ft
·
8 sec
·
College Park Drive
6
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
8
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
9
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
10
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
13
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
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.
15
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
16
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
18
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
19
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:50 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
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
22m 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 Suncook, NH to Manchester, NH covers 12.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Merrimack Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Suncook, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.98 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 14 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (College Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Suncook, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
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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