Origin
Bow, NH
Late night in Bow on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bow, 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
25m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bow, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in New Hampshire, the 17.6-mile connection between Bow and Manchester is an ideal choice. This drive typically takes about 25 minutes, making it a perfect day trip for those needing to move between these two points in the Northeast. You will primarily utilize the Everett Turnpike, Bow Center Road, and West Bridge Street to complete the journey. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because of the short duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without any need for an overnight stay or complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Bow Center Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Logging Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Eddy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Branch Londonderry Turnpike West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| White Rock Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 12.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bow, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on White Rock Hill Road
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Rock Hill Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
224 ft
·
13 sec
·
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
3
Turn left onto Bow Center Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bow Center Road
4
Continue on Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
8
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
12
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
14
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
15
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — 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
|
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
16 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Manchester, NH
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
1 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
25m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 72 percent of your drive takes place on major thoroughfares. The personality of this route is defined by efficiency rather than winding backroads, providing a fast transition from Bow toward the Manchester area. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Everett Turnpike, covering 12.5 miles of steady travel. As you leave the local roads of Bow and merge onto the Turnpike, the driving environment shifts from smaller community streets to a more consistent, high-speed pace. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness over technical turns.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Bow Center Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Branch Londonderry Turnpike West.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Branch Londonderry Turnpike West): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
600 ft
122 ft
Total Climb
448 ft
Total Descent
793 ft
Highest Point
600 ft
Elevation Range
478 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 Bow, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Nashua.
Boston
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Nashua
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.88 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: near the start (Branch Londonderry Turnpike West): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 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 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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