Origin
Hampton, NH
Late night in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hampton, 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
47m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 35.8-mile drive from Hampton, NH, to Manchester, NH, is designed for efficiency, taking about 47 minutes to complete. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it ideal as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.1 miles. This journey is straightforward and practical for anyone looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 31.1 mi | 36m |
| Exeter Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 31.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NH 27
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Exeter Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward NH 101 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
9
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
10
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
11
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
12
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Hampton, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn left onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 27 / Exeter Road
Turn left onto NH 27 / Exeter Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NH 101 West
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
33.9 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
$5.76 one way
$11.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
12:16 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.
Road read
47m 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 experience for 88% of this 35.8-mile journey. The main arteries you'll navigate include the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, Exeter Road, and Bridge Street, with the former offering a substantial 31.1-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. This route prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours, meaning you'll likely be in cruising mode for most of the 47-minute duration. The character of the drive is consistent, with a focus on getting you to your destination efficiently rather than offering varied landscapes or road types.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.1 mi on Exeter-Hampton Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Exeter Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 35.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NH 27 / Exeter Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Hampton, NH
Full guide →Hampton is a city in New Hampshire along the coast. It includes the small village of Hampton Beach, a popular tourist spot.
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 47m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.1 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway. 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 (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NH 27 / Exeter Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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