Origin
Hampstead, NH
Late night in Hampstead on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, 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
38m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Hampstead to Manchester, you are looking at a straightforward 25-mile trip. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via State Route 111 and the Alan B. Shepard Highway. With a fuel cost estimate of just $4, this is a budget-friendly way to move between these two New Hampshire hubs. Given the short duration, you can easily complete the journey in a single day, leaving you plenty of time to explore once you arrive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| State Route 111 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| South Maple Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| I 293 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Willow Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on West Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Road
2
Turn right onto NH 111
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 111
3
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
9
Continue on I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
10
Take the exit onto I 293
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 293
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 1
Toward NH 28
12
Turn right
105 ft
·
3 sec
13
Turn right onto NH 28
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Willow Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto NH 28
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Maple Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Bridge Street
284 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 293
Take the exit onto I 293 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NH 28
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1
Toward NH 28
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NH 28 / South Willow Street
Turn right onto NH 28 / South Willow Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:11 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
1 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
38m 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 trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a long-haul interstate cruise. You will spend roughly 19 miles of the journey on highways, which accounts for the majority of your travel time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 7.7 miles along the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for a varied driving experience that requires more attention than a simple highway sprint. It is a compact, manageable route that keeps you engaged through its shifting road types.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.
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 25 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
364 ft
207 ft
Total Climb
300 ft
Total Descent
369 ft
Highest Point
364 ft
~16.1 mi in
Elevation Range
157 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampstead, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
20.1 mi in
|
~30m
|
via I 293
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 38m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. 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: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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