This 94.9-mile journey from Haverhill, NH to Manchester, NH is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 11 minutes. You'll spend about 26% of your time on highways like the Everett Turnpike and Styles Bridges Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this drive offers a straightforward way to travel within the Northeast region. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest uninterrupted stretch is 27.1 miles, it's a route that allows for flexibility and can be completed without an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Haverhill, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
27.1 mi
29m
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi
18m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
Mt Moosilauke Highway
12.8 mi
24m
Mount Moosilauke Highway
9.5 mi
16m
Rumney Route 25
7.5 mi
11m
Tenney Mountain Highway
3.9 mi
7m
West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 27.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 10; NH 25
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 10
2
Turn right onto NH 25
0.8 mi·1 min·Mt Moosilauke Highway
3
Continue on NH 25
4.5 mi·9 min·Mt Moosilauke Highway
4
Continue on NH 25
8.3 mi·13 min·Mount Moosilauke Highway
5
Continue on NH 25
0.9 mi·2 min·Mt Moosilauke Highway
6
Continue on NH 25; NH 118
0.8 mi·1 min·Mount Moosilauke Highway
7
Continue on NH 25; NH 118
1.2 mi·2 min·Mt Moosilauke Highway
8
Continue on NH 25; NH 118
0.5 mi·57 sec·Mount Moosilauke Highway
9
Continue on NH 25; NH 118
3.3 mi·6 min·Mt Moosilauke Highway
10
Continue on NH 25; NH 118
0.1 mi·11 sec·Moosilauke Road
11
Continue on NH 25; NH 118
2.1 mi·3 min·Mt Moosilauke Highway
12
Continue on NH 25; NH 118
7.5 mi·11 min·Rumney Route 25
13
Continue on NH 25
0.2 mi·21 sec·Route 25
14
Continue on NH 25
0.1 mi·13 sec·Moosilauke Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 25
354 ft·9 sec·NH 25
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 3A; NH 25
3.9 mi·7 min·Tenney Mountain Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 93 South: Ashland, Concord
18
Merge onto I 93
26 mi·28 min·Styles Bridges Highway
19
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
20
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
21
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi·5 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, NashuaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
401 ft·9 sec
Exit 6Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
25
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft·11 sec
26
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi·34 sec·Eddy Road
27
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·McGregor Street
28
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi·2 min·West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this drive is easily accomplished in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. With a fuel cost around $15, monitoring your fuel gauge is simple. The longest stretch without a turn is 27.1 miles on Styles Bridges Highway, so plan your breaks accordingly if you prefer to stretch your legs more frequently. Since this isn't an overly long drive, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best suits your schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Haverhill, NH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Haverhill, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haverhill, NH
This is one driving day of about 94.9 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Haverhill, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 27.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.9 and 93.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
30.9 mi into trip|~53m in|NH 25
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
34.8 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Ashland, Concord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Ashland, Concord
6
86.5 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
88.4 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
93.3 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.28 one way
$30.55 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.81
$33.62
premium
$4.86
$18.17
$36.35
diesel
$5.61
$20.95
$41.91
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)$0.76
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.5
0
$9.96
$4.56
Efficient EV
23.7
0
$8.30
$3.80
EV Truck/SUV
38
0
$13.29
$6.07
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Haverhill, NH
Night
in Haverhill on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Manchester, NH
Night
in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 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
2h 11m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for the most part, punctuated by stretches of highway. While 26% of the route incorporates highways such as Styles Bridges Highway and the Everett Turnpike, the overall feel is more akin to navigating local roads with frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 27.1 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. This mix means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, transitioning between faster highway speeds and more deliberate local road navigation.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.9 miles in near NH 25.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 94.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.9 miles (NH 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverhill, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Concord and Nashua.
Concord
34.8 mi in|~1h 1m
Nashua
88.4 mi in|~2h 2m|via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 94.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.10 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 30.9 miles (NH 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
