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1h 52m
Distance
78.9 mi
127 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
City of Manchester, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Spanning 78.9 miles across New Hampshire, this route connects Winchester to Manchester in approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budget about $13 for fuel to cover the journey, which relies primarily on Keene Road, the Franklin Pierce Highway, and NH 9. This drive transitions you through the heart of the Northeast, offering a straightforward path between these two points. It serves as an efficient, practical link for those looking to traverse the state without excessive travel time. Overall, the trip is well-suited for a quick excursion or a direct transit between these two regional hubs.
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
Use the map to pace the middle of the drive
Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances local roads with faster highway stretches. You will spend about 51% of your journey on highways, giving the route a varied pace rather than a monotonous interstate grind. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 16.7-mile stretch along Keene Road. As you move from Winchester toward Manchester, the road personality shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you transition between the highway segments and the local portions of the route. This combination keeps the steering experience engaging without becoming overly taxing.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,262 ft
Total Descent
1,448 ft
Highest Point
1,433 ft
~26.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,176 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
The drive from Winchester, NH to City of Manchester, NH is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winchester, NH to City of Manchester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for lengthy rest stops, as the duration is under two hours, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $13 estimated cost. Pay close attention to the transition points between NH 9 and the Franklin Pierce Highway to ensure you maintain your pace. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily adapt your itinerary if you encounter traffic along the way. Use the 16.7-mile stretch on Keene Road as a good benchmark for your progress to gauge your arrival time in 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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Winchester, 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 Winchester, NH
This is one driving day of about 78.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The final approach into City of 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 City of Manchester, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.63 one way
$25.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
| premium | $4.83 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Winchester on Monday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in City of Manchester on Monday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Sunny
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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