Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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West Peterborough, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
The City of Manchester, NH to West Peterborough, NH is 39.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via NH 101 and Gibbons Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is mostly on surface roads with a significant portion on a highway, making it a fairly quick and easy excursion. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, offering a simple way to get from one New Hampshire town to another without much hassle.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 17.6 mi | 26m |
| Gibbons Highway | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Wilton Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Peterborough Bypass | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Auburn Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and West Peterborough, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Summer Street
Turn right onto Belmont Street
Turn left onto Auburn Street
Continue on Canal Street
Turn left onto Granite Street
Turn slight left onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Boynton Street
Continue on NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Turn left onto NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Enter roundabout onto NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Turn right onto Union Street
Turn left onto Wilder Street
Turn left onto May Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.8 — 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 left onto Auburn Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$6.51 one way
$13.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in City of Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
10:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Night in West Peterborough on Tuesday
Local time
10:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Rain Showers Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
About 45% of this 39.1-mile drive is on highway, specifically NH 101. You'll experience a longest stretch of 17.6 miles on NH 101 before transitioning to surface roads like Gibbons Highway and Wilton Road. Expect a mixed driving experience with some highway cruising followed by more local road travel as you approach your destination. This means you'll likely notice a change in traffic patterns and speed limits around the 17.6-mile mark.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summer Street.
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 39.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Auburn Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
617 ft
Total Descent
9 ft
Highest Point
866 ft
~39.1 mi in
Elevation Range
617 ft
Founded 1301
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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