Origin
Durham, NH
Morning in Durham on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durham, NH to City of 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
54m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Durham, NH
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City of Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
Stretching just 36.2 miles, the drive from Durham to Manchester, New Hampshire, is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 54 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfect as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. The trip transitions you across the Northeast region, moving from the Seacoast area toward the state's largest city. It is an ideal connection for travelers looking for an efficient transit between these two hubs without spending hours behind the wheel. Expect a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Concord Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Mammoth Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Mill Road
145 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mill Road
2
Turn slight right onto Main Street
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Madbury Road
457 ft
·
15 sec
·
Madbury Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Pettee Brook Lane
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pettee Brook Lane
5
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 4 West
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto US 4
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Road
10
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
Calef Highway
11
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
17
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
18
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
19
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bridge Street
20
Turn left onto NH 28A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
22
Turn left onto Belmont Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Belmont Street
23
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summer Street
24
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Durham, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Madbury Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Madbury Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pettee Brook Lane
Keep slight left at fork onto Pettee Brook Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 4 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 4 West
6
33 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
33.8 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
City of Manchester, NH
Morning in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
9:44 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
22 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
54m 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 36.2-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster highway stretches. You will navigate a combination of NH 101, Calef Highway, and Concord Road, with highways accounting for 52% of your total travel time. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on NH 101, where you will spend 18.4 miles maintaining a steady pace. As you progress, the road environment shifts, requiring you to transition from standard highway speeds to the pacing of local thoroughfares. It is a functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route, providing enough variety to keep you engaged throughout the 54-minute duration.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 Madbury Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Madbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Pettee Brook Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
457 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
427 ft
Total Descent
214 ft
Highest Point
457 ft
~25.9 mi in
Elevation Range
413 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 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 City of 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 (Madbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Pettee Brook Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of 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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