Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Sandown, NH
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City of Manchester, NH to Sandown, NH is 18.6 miles and takes about 39m via Chester Road, Main Street, and NH 101, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The profile is mostly surface roads, suggesting a straightforward drive without extensive highway time. It's ideal for a quick excursion when you don't have much time but still want to get out and explore.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Chester Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hooksett Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sandown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hanover Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Sandown, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Summer Street
Turn right onto Belmont Street
Turn left onto Massabesic Street
Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street
At end of road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
Turn straight onto Hanover Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto NH 101
Take the exit
Turn right onto Hooksett Road
Continue on NH 121
Continue on NH 121
Continue on NH 121
Continue on NH 121A
Continue on NH 121A
Turn sharp left onto Fremont Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Belmont Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the exit toward Auburn, Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left onto Fremont Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in City of Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Sandown on Tuesday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 drive is primarily on surface roads, with highway travel accounting for only 16% of the route. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 3.9 miles along Chester Road. You'll likely notice the transition from more developed areas to a more rural feel as you travel. Expect typical surface road conditions with intersections and varying speed limits.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summer Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Spruce Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
404 ft
Total Descent
434 ft
Highest Point
468 ft
~13.3 mi in
Elevation Range
240 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Manchester, NH and Sandown, NH, road signs point toward Auburn and Chester.
Auburn
Chester
Founded 1301
Top landmarks
Founded 1756
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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