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 Wilton Center, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Wilton Center, NH
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Trip Overview
City of Manchester, NH to Wilton Center, NH is 26.6 miles and takes about 47m via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short trip, perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger New England adventure. You'll find the journey efficient, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 17.6 mi | 26m |
| Gibbons Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Auburn Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Isaac Frye Highway | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 17.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester, NH and Wilton Center, 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
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
Belmont Street
4
Turn left onto Auburn Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Street
5
Continue on Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Canal Street
6
Turn left onto Granite Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
9
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NH 101
17 mi
·
25 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto NH 101
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
12
Continue on NH 101
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Gibbons Highway
13
Turn slight right onto Isaac Frye Highway
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Isaac Frye Highway
14
Turn left onto Wilton Center Road
144 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wilton Center Road
15
Continue on Wilton Center Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wilton Center Road
16
Arrive at destination
Wilton Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.3 — 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
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Auburn Street
Turn left onto Auburn Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Granite Street
Turn left onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Boynton Street
Turn right onto Boynton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Wilton Center, NH
Late night in Wilton Center on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 17.6 miles on NH 101, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. While the majority is highway, expect some transitions as you move through different road types, including Gibbons Highway and Boynton Street, as you approach your destination. The drive offers a blend of efficient travel and local road exploration.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Gibbons Highway. 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 47m drive. You will face about 6 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 0.1 miles (Auburn Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 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 0.1 miles (Auburn Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wilton Center, 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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