Bath, NH to the City of Manchester, NH is 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m via Styles Bridges Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting the Northeast region to itself. You'll mostly be on surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate trip. It's a straightforward hop south, suitable for a single day of travel, with a manageable fuel cost.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.4 miles from Bath, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
46.9 mi
50m
Lost River Road
15.6 mi
30m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi
13m
I 93
5 mi
5m
Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.8 mi
9m
Rum Hill Road
1.2 mi
1m
Mammoth Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 46.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
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Start on West Bath Road
235 ft·10 sec·West Bath Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; NH 10
0.1 mi·9 sec·Lisbon Road
3
Continue on US 302; NH 10
1.2 mi·1 min·Rum Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.8 mi·9 min·Wild Ammonoosuc Road
5
Continue on NH 112
16 mi·30 min·Lost River Road
6
Continue on NH 112
0.4 mi·55 sec·Kancamagus Highway
7
Turn left
0.4 mi·48 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 93
46 mi·49 min·Styles Bridges Highway
9
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.0 mi·5 min·I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
15
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Bridge Street
16
Turn left onto NH 28A
0.7 mi·1 min·Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Lake Avenue
18
Turn left onto Belmont Street
0.2 mi·58 sec·Belmont Street
19
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft·12 sec·Summer Street
20
Turn left
56 ft·4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 16m duration and 102.7-mile length, this is easily a same-day trip. Aim to leave in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid any potential afternoon traffic. Since it's a shorter drive with a fuel cost around $17, you have flexibility with stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto the surface road sections. The longest stretch on Styles Bridges Highway is nearly 47 miles, so plan a brief pause before or after that segment if needed.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.4 miles from Bath, NH, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.9 miles.
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.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bath, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bath, NH
This is one driving day of about 102.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bath, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 46.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 302; NH 10 / Lisbon Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; NH 10 / Lisbon Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
22.1 mi into trip|~42m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
93.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
95.6 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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
100.6 mi into trip|~2h 9m 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
$16.57 one way
$33.13 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$18.23
$36.45
premium
$4.86
$19.70
$39.41
diesel
$5.61
$22.72
$45.44
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.8
0
$10.78
$4.93
Efficient EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
EV Truck/SUV
41.1
0
$14.38
$6.57
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bath, NH
Night
in Bath on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Manchester, NH
Night
in City of Manchester on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Lincoln, NH
51 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 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
2h 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with only about 15% of the drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road, Styles Bridges Highway, is 46.9 miles. You'll notice the shift from highway cruising to more local travel as you progress. Expect to navigate through more communities and potentially encounter more intersections as you move off the faster sections.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.9 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 302; NH 10 / Lisbon Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 302; NH 10 / Lisbon Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 22.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 93.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bath, NH to City of Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
95.6 mi in|~2h 4m|via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 102.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.9 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.76 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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: near the start (US 302; NH 10 / Lisbon Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 22.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 93.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
