Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boscawen, NH
James Mirakian
Manchester, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Boscawen to Manchester is 26.9 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of the trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for a journey this concise.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| US 4 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Eddy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Boyce Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Boscawen, NH and Manchester, NH.
Start on The Acre
Turn right onto US 3; US 4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Take the ramp onto US 4
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Eddy Road
Continue on McGregor Street
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp onto US 4 toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Boscawen on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Everett Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 15.8 miles. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, moving you quickly between your starting and ending points. While primarily highway, the route also incorporates sections of US 4 and King Street, offering slight variations as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and US 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 4.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boscawen, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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