Manchester, NH Road Trips

Manchester, NH serves as a solid road trip base in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 17 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 42 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Manchester, NH spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States

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Trip Routes

77

Longest Drive

131.3 mi

Berlin, NH

Quickest Drive

13m

Auburn, NH

Plan Around Manchester, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Manchester, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Berlin, NH to Manchester, NH 131.3 mi · 2h 52m Lancaster, NH to Manchester, NH 119 mi · 2h 29m Haverhill, NH to Manchester, NH 94.9 mi · 2h 11m Madison, NH to Manchester, NH 87.7 mi · 2h 6m

Continue From Manchester, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Manchester, NH to Bartlett, NH 111.7 mi · 2h 28m Manchester, NH to Bethlehem, NH 102.8 mi · 2h 1m Manchester, NH to Lebanon, NH 71.8 mi · 1h 27m Manchester, NH to Rumney, NH 68.3 mi · 1h 25m

Trips from Manchester, NH

Manchester, NH to Bartlett, NH

111.7 mi 2h 28m

Manchester, NH to Bethlehem, NH

102.8 mi 2h 1m

Manchester, NH to Lebanon, NH

71.8 mi 1h 27m

Manchester, NH to Rumney, NH

68.3 mi 1h 25m

Manchester, NH to Moultonborough, NH

66.9 mi 1h 32m

Manchester, NH to Laconia, NH

44.1 mi 59m

Manchester, NH to Barrington, NH

38.3 mi 55m

Manchester, NH to Plaistow, NH

36.7 mi 49m

Manchester, NH to Durham, NH

35.3 mi 51m

Manchester, NH to Newmarket, NH

32.3 mi 49m

Manchester, NH to Wilton Center, NH

26.5 mi 45m

Manchester, NH to Hudson, NH

20.3 mi 32m

Manchester, NH to Nashua, NH

18.8 mi 28m

Manchester, NH to Milford, NH

16.6 mi 31m

Manchester, NH to Derry, NH

13.1 mi 20m

Manchester, NH to Merrimack, NH

10.8 mi 20m

Manchester, NH to Auburn, NH

7.2 mi 13m

Driving from Manchester, NH

The typical drive from Manchester, NH covers about 42 miles and takes around 58m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 112 miles (2h 28m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Manchester, NH most often head toward Bartlett, NH (111.7 mi, 2h 28m), Bethlehem, NH (102.8 mi, 2h 1m), Lebanon, NH (71.8 mi, 1h 27m), Rumney, NH (68.3 mi, 1h 25m), and Moultonborough, NH (66.9 mi, 1h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 42-mile trip from Manchester, NH, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 mapped routes leaving Manchester, NH and 60 routes heading into Manchester, NH, covering 77 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 112 miles.

The longest mapped route from Manchester, NH covers 112 miles and takes approximately 2h 28m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Manchester, NH runs about 42 miles with a drive time of roughly 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 42-mile trip from Manchester, NH costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Manchester, NH include Bartlett, NH, Bethlehem, NH, Lebanon, NH and Rumney, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.