Origin
Danbury, NH
Late night in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danbury, NH to Manchester, 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 16m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danbury, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 49.6-mile drive from Danbury, NH, to Manchester, NH, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 68% of the journey on major roadways, including a significant stretch on the Everett Turnpike. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $8, making it an economical option. This drive is a practical choice for getting between these two New Hampshire locations within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| U.S. Route 4 | 7 mi | 12m |
| US 4 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 104
252 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ragged Mountain Highway
2
Turn sharp left onto US 4
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Route 4
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; NH 11
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
6
Continue on US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
7
Continue on US 3; US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
9
Enter roundabout onto US 4
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
10
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 4
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
12
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
13
Take the ramp onto US 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 4
Toward I 93 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
15
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
19
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
21
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
22
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Danbury, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.1 — 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
|
US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Turn sharp left onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.98 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.48
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Old Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Manchester, NH
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Webster, NH
25 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, making up 68% of the total mileage. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a 15.8-mile uninterrupted stretch on the Everett Turnpike. While not a winding scenic byway, it offers a direct and efficient path. The presence of U.S. Route 4 also contributes to the main road experience, ensuring a generally smooth and predictable journey for the driver.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and U.S. Route 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 4 / U.S. Route 4.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (US 4 / U.S. Route 4): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.1 miles (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Danbury, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
43.2 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.48 in tolls one way, starting with Everett 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 Manchester, 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 (US 4 / U.S. Route 4): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.1 miles (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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