Origin
Barnstead, NH
Late night in Barnstead on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnstead, NH to 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
50m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition from Barnstead to Manchester, you are looking at a straightforward 30.5-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to complete in under an hour. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your transit through the Northeast. Since the entire drive stays within New Hampshire, you will not need to worry about crossing state lines or dealing with complex regional logistics. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two areas, ideal for travelers who value efficiency over a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Everett Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Parade Road | 0.5 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 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 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.
26
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
27
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
28
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
29
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
30
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
31
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 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 145 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 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
29 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
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
Manchester, NH
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
E 5 mph
28% chance
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
20 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
50m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While about 23 miles of the trip are spent on highways, the route relies heavily on the Suncook Valley Highway and Suncook Valley Road to navigate the terrain. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts only 7.2 miles, meaning the road requires frequent adjustments as you progress. By the time you merge onto the Everett Turnpike, the driving dynamics shift slightly, but the overall character remains technical. This is not a route for cruising on autopilot; it is a hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the road layout from start to finish.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 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?
8/10
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
8/10
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 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
512 ft
196 ft
Total Climb
170 ft
Total Descent
428 ft
Highest Point
512 ft
Elevation Range
316 ft
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 Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Nashua.
Hooksett Village
20.7 mi in
|
~33m
Nashua
24.1 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 $0.41 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 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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