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Trip from Greenville, 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

54m

Distance

30.9 mi

50 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

Downtown Greenville, NH, NH

Greenville, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

city in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States

Manchester, NH

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Trip Overview

This short 30.9-mile drive from Greenville to Manchester, New Hampshire, is easily manageable in about 54 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate State Route 101 and NH 101, with a 57% highway share, offering a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is budget-friendly and doesn't necessitate any overnight stops. Plan for a relaxed pace, as there are no designated stops, and enjoy the ease of this compact New Hampshire excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 101 11.3 mi 16m
NH 101 6.4 mi 10m
Greenville Road 4.9 mi 9m
Gibbons Highway 2.7 mi 4m
Boynton Street 1.6 mi 4m
Elm Street 1.3 mi 2m
West Bridge Street 1 mi 2m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Route 101 — 11.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

34 ft · 2 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto High Street

50 ft · 2 sec · High Street
3

Turn right onto NH 45

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hubbard Hill Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street

406 ft · 23 sec · Mill Street
6

Turn left onto NH 31

4.9 mi · 9 min · Greenville Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto NH 31; NH 101

2.7 mi · 4 min · Gibbons Highway
8

Continue on NH 101

1.3 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
9

Turn right onto NH 101

11 mi · 16 min · State Route 101
10

Continue on NH 101

6.4 mi · 10 min · NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Continue on Boynton Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
12

Turn slight right onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
13

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Main Street
14

Continue on McGregor Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · McGregor Street
15

Turn right onto West Bridge Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Bridge Street
16

Arrive at destination

Bridge Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, NH

15 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

City of Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Greenville, 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.5 — 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 | High Street

Turn right onto High Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 45 / Main Street

Turn right onto NH 45 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hubbard Hill Road

Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Mill Street

At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | NH 31 / Greenville Road

Turn left onto NH 31 / Greenville Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.97 one way

$9.95 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.47 $10.95
premium $4.86 $5.92 $11.83
diesel $5.61 $6.82 $13.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 9.3 0 $3.24 $1.48
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.33 $1.98

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Greenville, NH

Late night in Greenville on Sunday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

28°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manchester, NH

Late night in Manchester on Sunday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Rain Showers

E 5 mph 28% chance Live forecast

62°F

Milford, NH

15 mi in

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

39 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant 57% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.3 miles on State Route 101, providing a solid period of consistent travel. The road's personality shifts from local roads like Greenville Road to more established highway sections, offering a varied driving experience. This blend means you'll experience both the ease of highway cruising and the more grounded feel of local byways as you make your way from Greenville to Manchester.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on State Route 101.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 45 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hubbard Hill Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 30.9 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 (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on State Route 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (High Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 45 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hubbard Hill 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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