Origin
East Kingston, NH
Late night in East Kingston on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Kingston, 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
42m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Kingston, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 30.3-mile drive from East Kingston, NH, to Manchester, NH, is a quick 42-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes NH 101 and NH 125, with a brief section on Depot Road, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical option for a short excursion. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest continuous stretch is 18.4 miles, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Hampshire.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| NH 125 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Depot Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| NH 107 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Willow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Willow Road
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Willow Road
2
Turn right onto NH 107
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
3
Take the ramp onto NH 107
169 ft
·
5 sec
·
NH 107
Toward NH 125, NH 111
4
Merge onto NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
5
Continue on NH 125; NH 107
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NH 125; NH 107
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
11
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
12
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
13
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
14
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 107 / Depot Road
Turn right onto NH 107 / Depot Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 107
Take the ramp onto NH 107 toward NH 125, NH 111
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 125, NH 111
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
28.4 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
12:48 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 highway-focused drive for 86% of this route, primarily on NH 101 and NH 125. The road offers a consistent driving experience with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.4 miles on NH 101. While not a winding scenic byway, the highway sections provide a direct and efficient path. The presence of Depot Road offers a slight variation, though the overall character remains geared towards efficient travel rather than leisurely exploration. You'll find the drive to be predominantly fast-paced.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and NH 125. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 107 / Depot Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 (NH 107 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NH 107): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
434 ft
125 ft
Total Climb
389 ft
Total Descent
273 ft
Highest Point
434 ft
~19.5 mi in
Elevation Range
309 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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 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 (NH 107 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NH 107): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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