Origin
Brentwood, NH
Morning in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, 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
33m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This quick 25-mile drive from Brentwood to Manchester, New Hampshire, will take you about 33 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip through the Northeast region, making it an ideal one-day excursion. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, you won't need to budget much for gas. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This route is perfect for a quick hop between towns within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Calef Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Middle Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crawley Falls Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Crawley Falls Road
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Crawley Falls Road
2
Turn right onto NH 111A
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
Middle Road
3
Turn right onto NH 125
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
4
Continue on NH 125
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left 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
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
13
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 111A / Middle Road
Turn right onto NH 111A / Middle Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 125 / Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Turn right onto NH 125 / Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
23.1 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
$4.02 one way
$8.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Manchester, NH
Morning in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph
44% 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
2 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
33m 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?
The majority of this drive, about 75%, is on highways, giving it a predominantly fast-paced feel. You'll spend most of your time on NH 101 and the Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles on NH 101, so expect mostly consistent driving without many abrupt changes. While primarily highway, the route does incorporate some local road sections like Bridge Street, offering a slight variation in the driving experience as you approach your destination.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 111A / Middle Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 25 miles you will encounter 7 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 (NH 111A / Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 125 / Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). 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.
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 (NH 111A / Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 125 / Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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