Origin
Epping, NH
Morning in Epping on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Epping, NH to Manchester, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Epping, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
Epping, NH to Manchester, NH is 21.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via NH 101 and I-93, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire and the Northeast region. It's a quick connection between two points, mostly on the highway, making it ideal for a straightforward commute or a brief hop between towns. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lengthy commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calef Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Epping, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
98 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
224 ft
·
13 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
3
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto NH 125
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Calef Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
11
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
12
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
13
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — 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
|
Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
20 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$3.53 one way
$7.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
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
29m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 85% of the trip taking place on major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 18.4 miles on NH 101 before transitioning to other main roads like Bridge Street and I-93. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and relatively few stops, typical of a route with a high highway percentage. The transition from NH 101 to local roads will likely involve navigating a denser exit environment.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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 Bridge Street. 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 Railroad Avenue.
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 21.9 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 (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
446 ft
153 ft
Total Climb
370 ft
Total Descent
269 ft
Highest Point
446 ft
~12.5 mi in
Elevation Range
293 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Manchester, NH
Full guide →Manchester is in New Hampshire, USA. The state's largest city has enjoyed a renaissance over the past several years. Once home to the largest textiles facility in the world, the area has a vibrant and largely service-oriented economy. It is home to several educational institutions, including Southern New Hampshire University and St. Anselm College. In 2020, it was home to 116,000 people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). 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 (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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