Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Wilmot, NH
Filip Wouters
The City of Manchester, NH to Wilmot, NH is 52.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via I 89, Everett Turnpike, and I 93, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient leg of a longer journey. You'll spend most of your time on major arteries, so expect efficient travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 31 mi | 36m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| I 93 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Wilmot Center Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Maple Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hooksett Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Andover Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Elkins Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 29 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,228 veh/hr typical · worst 4,949
Quietest
2 AM
~143 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Wilmot, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Summer Street
Turn right onto Belmont Street
Turn left onto Auburn Street
Turn right onto NH 28
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; NH 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Merge onto NH 11
Continue on NH 11
Continue on NH 11
Turn left onto Elkins Road
Continue on Wilmot Center Road
Continue on Bunker Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 4A
Turn left onto North Wilmot Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.4 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 15.4 — 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 right onto NH 28 / Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.80 one way
$17.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in City of Manchester on Monday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Wilmot on Monday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
73°F
Webster, NH
26 mi in
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.
This route is predominantly highway, with 81% of the 52.8 miles on major roads like I 89. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 31 miles on I 89, offering uninterrupted cruising. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the final portion of the trip. Expect to navigate some merging traffic as you join and exit the main interstates.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.5 miles (NH 28 / Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,124 ft
Total Descent
508 ft
Highest Point
1,063 ft
~45.2 mi in
Elevation Range
808 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Manchester, NH and Wilmot, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and White River Junction Vermont.
Plymouth
White River Junction Vermont
Founded 1301
Top landmarks
Founded 1794
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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