Origin
City of Manchester, NH
Late night in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Manchester, NH to Newmarket, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Manchester, NH
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Newmarket, NH
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Trip Overview
Manchester to Newmarket is 32.4 miles and takes about 49 minutes via NH 101 and Calef Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting the Northeast region to itself. It's a fairly straightforward trip, suitable for a quick excursion or an easy leg of a longer journey. Given its short duration, you'll likely find it convenient for a spontaneous outing or a planned day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.8 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Wadleigh Falls Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North River Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lee Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Newmarket, NH.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Summer Street
3
Turn right onto Belmont Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Belmont Street
4
Turn left onto Massabesic Street
203 ft
·
17 sec
·
Massabesic Street
5
Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spruce Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road
292 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tarrytown Road
7
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lake Avenue
8
Turn straight onto Hanover Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hanover Street
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward NH 101 East
10
Merge onto NH 101
19 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto NH 125
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto NH 155
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lee Hill Road
14
Continue on NH 155
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North River Road
15
Turn right onto NH 152
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wadleigh Falls Road
16
Continue on NH 152
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
NH 108
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from City of Manchester, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21 — 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
|
Summer Street
Turn right onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Belmont Street
Turn right onto Belmont Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Massabesic Street
Turn left onto Massabesic Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Spruce Street
Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
21 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Newmarket, NH
Late night in Newmarket on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 58% of it on highways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 18.8 miles primarily on NH 101. As you progress, expect the road to shift from faster highway sections to more local road segments as you approach your destination. The change in road type is gradual, making it a dynamic yet manageable drive.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summer Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Massabesic Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from City of Manchester, NH to Newmarket, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Kingston along the way.
Kingston
21 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 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 (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Massabesic Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newmarket, 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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