Origin
Center Harbor, NH
Morning in Center Harbor on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Harbor, 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
1h 22m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
Center Harbor, NH to Manchester, NH is 62.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, transitioning from the Northeast region's lake areas to its more urban centers. Expect a mixed driving profile that's generally straightforward, making it a convenient option for a shorter trip. Given its duration and manageable distance, this route is well-suited for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| NH 104 | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Whittier Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Harbor, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Bean Road
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bean Road
2
Turn right onto NH 25
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Whittier Highway
3
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on NH 25
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right onto NH 104
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on NH 104
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NH 104
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 93
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
16
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
18
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
19
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Center Harbor, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
6
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$10.11 one way
$20.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Ashland, NH
31 mi in
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
1h 22m 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?
This drive features a 39% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 15.8 miles on the Everett Turnpike, offering a period of consistent speed. As you progress from Center Harbor to Manchester, the character of the drive shifts from potentially more rural or lake-adjacent scenery to a more developed, commuter-focused environment. Be prepared for this change in pace and traffic patterns as you approach the city.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 4.8 miles in near US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 4.8 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.4 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Center Harbor, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Concord and Nashua.
Concord
14.1 mi in
|
~24m
Nashua
56.4 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.10 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: at 4.8 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.4 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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