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Trip from Deerfield, 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

36m

Distance

19.6 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in New Hampshire

Deerfield, NH

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city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States

Manchester, NH

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Deerfield to Manchester, you are looking at a quick 19.6-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, as it is short enough to complete without any overnight stops. You will navigate primarily via NH 101, Old Candia Road, and Deerfield Road. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should comfortably cover this transit within the Northeast region. Because the drive is straightforward and efficient, it serves as a reliable link between these two New Hampshire communities. Whether you are heading into the city for business or returning home, this trip offers a simple, predictable commute.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 101 5.8 mi 6m
Old Candia Road 2.3 mi 4m
Deerfield Road 2 mi 4m
Raymond Road 1.9 mi 4m
Stage Road 1.3 mi 2m
Bridge Street 1.1 mi 2m
South Road 1 mi 2m
Nottingham Road 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: NH 101 — 5.8 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, NH and Manchester, NH.

1

Start on Harvey Road

367 ft · 15 sec · Harvey Road
2

Turn right onto Nottingham Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Nottingham Road
3

Keep slight left at fork onto Nottingham Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Nottingham Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto NH 43; NH 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Road
5

Turn slight left onto NH 43; NH 107

1.9 mi · 4 min · Raymond Road
6

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 43

1.3 mi · 2 min · Stage Road
7

Continue on NH 43

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Road
8

Turn left onto NH 43

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old Candia Road
9

Continue on NH 43

2.0 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road
10

Continue on NH 43

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
11

Turn straight onto NH 43

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
14

Merge onto NH 101

5.8 mi · 6 min · NH 101
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 93

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 93
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 8 Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
18

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 13 sec
19

Turn straight onto Wellington Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Wellington Road
20

Continue on Bridge Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
21

Arrive at destination

Bridge Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Nottingham Road

Turn right onto Nottingham Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Nottingham Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Nottingham Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | NH 43; NH 107 / North Road

At end of road, turn left onto NH 43; NH 107 / North Road

Navigation decision point

6
17 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord
6
17.7 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 8 Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.16 one way

$6.31 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.47 $6.94
premium $4.86 $3.75 $7.51
diesel $5.61 $4.33 $8.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Deerfield, NH

Morning in Deerfield on Sunday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manchester, NH

Morning in Manchester on Sunday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

1 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

36m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and a faster highway segment. With a 31% highway share, you will spend most of your time on neighborhood-style roads before merging onto NH 101. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.8-mile run on NH 101, which provides a brief change of pace from the slower local sections. The route balances the technical requirements of navigating smaller roads with the steady flow of a state highway. You will find that the personality of the drive shifts noticeably as you move from the quieter outskirts of Deerfield into the more connected infrastructure surrounding Manchester.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on NH 101.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 around 0.1 miles in near Nottingham Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Nottingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Nottingham Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.1 miles (NH 43; NH 107 / North Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

524 ft 254 ft

Total Climb

408 ft

Total Descent

677 ft

Highest Point

524 ft

Elevation Range

270 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: at 0.1 miles (Nottingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Nottingham Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.1 miles (NH 43; NH 107 / North Road): Navigation decision point.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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