Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Manchester, NH
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If you are looking for a quick commute between East Concord and Manchester, this 20.4-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Northeast. You can easily complete the drive in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight planning. Budgeting around $3 for fuel will cover your expenses for the journey. Because the route is short and straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to fit it into a busy schedule. You will stay entirely within New Hampshire, transitioning between two major hubs in the region without the need for any mid-trip stops.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eddy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Manchester, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NH 132
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93; US 4
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Eddy Road
Continue on McGregor Street
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 77% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on the Everett Turnpike, the Senator Styles Bridges Highway, and West Bridge Street to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 15.8-mile stretch on the Everett Turnpike, which provides a consistent, uninterrupted flow. Expect a practical, highway-centric experience that favors speed and efficiency over winding local paths. Once you transition off the main highway stretches, the final segments toward Manchester help you navigate into the city center.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Senator Styles Bridges Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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