Origin
Barrington, NH
Late night in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrington, 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
57m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
City of Manchester, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 38.9-mile drive from Barrington to Manchester, NH, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 57 minutes. With 48% of the journey on highways, it offers a mix of driving experiences. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $6, making it an economical option. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing you ample time to explore your destination without feeling rushed. Both Barrington and Manchester are located within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 14.1 mi | 22m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Mammoth Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Belmont Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 9
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
2
Turn right onto NH 125
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the right lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
Calef Highway
4
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
11
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
12
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Turn left onto NH 28A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
15
Turn left onto Belmont Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Belmont Street
16
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summer Street
17
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Barrington, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 38.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Turn right onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Summer Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:28 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
8 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
57m 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?
You'll encounter a mixed drive on this route, transitioning between highway speeds and potentially more local road conditions. The main roads include NH 101, Calef Highway, and Franklin Pierce Highway, offering a varied driving experience. With nearly half the trip on highways, expect some stretches of quicker travel. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 18.4 miles, primarily on NH 101. This suggests a drive where you'll experience both open road cruising and potentially more varied terrain as you approach your destination.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 NH 125 / Calef Highway.
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 13 decision points packed into just 38.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.9 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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