Origin
Barnstead, NH
Morning in Barnstead on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnstead, NH to City of Manchester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnstead, NH
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City of Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 31.1-mile drive from Barnstead, NH to the City of Manchester, NH is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 53 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, you won't need to worry about finding accommodations along the way. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $5, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily navigate via the Suncook Valley Highway and Suncook Valley Road, with a portion on I-93, blending local roads with some highway time. This route is perfect for a quick journey within the Northeast region, offering a practical way to get from one NH town to another.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| I 93 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mammoth Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnstead, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Parade Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Parade Road
2
Continue on Parade Road
175 ft
·
11 sec
·
Parade Road
3
Turn left onto NH 28
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Suncook Valley Road
4
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
5
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
7
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
8
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
10
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
11
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
12
Continue on NH 28
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
15
Turn slight right
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Hooksett Village
16
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
17
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
19
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
20
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
21
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
24
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
27
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bridge Street
28
Turn left onto NH 28A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
30
Turn left onto Belmont Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Belmont Street
31
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summer Street
32
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Barnstead, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 18.2 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
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 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
29 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
City of Manchester, NH
Morning in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
14 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
53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this trip. While 23% of the route includes I-93, much of your time will be spent on Suncook Valley Highway and Suncook Valley Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on Suncook Valley Highway. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments, so staying alert is key. The character of the drive shifts from more local roads to some faster-paced highway sections before returning to a more town-centric feel as you approach Manchester.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Suncook Valley Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road.
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 17 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Barnstead, NH and City of Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Boston.
Hooksett Village
20.7 mi in
|
~33m
Boston
24.1 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Suncook Valley Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Manchester, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Manchester, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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