Origin
City of Manchester, NH
Morning in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Manchester, NH to Somersworth, 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 7m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Somersworth, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
City of Manchester, NH to Somersworth, NH is 44 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with more local road travel. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for spontaneous detours if desired. It's a straightforward journey that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.8 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| High Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Turtle Pond Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
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 Somersworth, 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
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 4
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Concord Road
14
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
16
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
17
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
18
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
19
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
209 ft
·
4 sec
·
Silver Street
21
Continue on NH 9
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Silver Street
22
Take the ramp onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
NH 9
23
Merge onto NH 16
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
24
Take the exit
471 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Dover, Somersworth
Use the right lane.
26
Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on NH 9
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Highland Street
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
Highland Street
29
Arrive at destination
Highland Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.6 — 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
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
8
40.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
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 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
9
40.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dover, Somersworth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Dover, Somersworth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Spaulding Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Somersworth, NH
Morning in Somersworth on Sunday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Barrington, NH
22 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
3 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
1h 7m 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, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NH 101, Calef Highway, and Knox Marsh Road, providing a varied experience. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 18.8 miles on NH 101, suggesting a good portion of steady progress. As you travel, the character of the road will shift, moving from more direct highway travel to routes that feel more integrated with the local landscape. This blend means you'll experience both cruising speeds and more varied driving conditions.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 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?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Summer Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44 miles you will encounter 20 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 (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 City of Manchester, NH and Somersworth, NH, road signs point toward Kingston, Madbury and Dover.
Kingston
21 mi in
|
~27m
Madbury
32.3 mi in
|
~45m
Dover
40.6 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Spaulding 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 Somersworth, 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 (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somersworth, 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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