Origin
Hollis, NH
Morning in Hollis on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollis, 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
37m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollis, NH
Michał Robak
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hollis to Manchester, New Hampshire, you are in for a quick 23.1-mile journey that typically takes about 37 minutes. This short trek is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. The route relies on a mix of local roads and the Everett Turnpike, making it a straightforward connection between the towns. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of errands, this drive offers a highly efficient way to move through the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| Broad Street | 5.5 mi | 12m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ash Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Proctor Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollis, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 130
55 ft
·
3 sec
·
Proctor Hill Road
2
Continue on NH 130
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ash Street
3
Continue on NH 130
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Broad Street
4
Enter roundabout onto NH 130
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Continue on NH 130
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 3: Merrimack, Manchester
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 3
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Manchester
Use the right lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto Granite Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 3
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
12
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NH 130 / Broad Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 130 / Broad Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left toward US 3: Merrimack, Manchester
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 3: Merrimack, Manchester
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward West Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Manchester
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Granite Street
At end of road, turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 3 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 3 / Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Everett Turnpike
(15.3 mi)
$1.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
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
6:37 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
19 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
37m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 66 percent of your travel spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate local streets like Broad Street and Elm Street before merging onto the Everett Turnpike, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.3 miles. Expect a transition from the quieter pace of Hollis to the more structured, high-speed flow of the turnpike. While the drive is relatively brief, the contrast between navigating local turns and maintaining highway speeds defines the experience behind the wheel. It is a functional, no-nonsense path designed for getting you to your destination as quickly as possible.
66% 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: 15.3 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Broad Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near NH 130 / Broad Street.
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 23.1 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: at 4.3 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
404 ft
140 ft
Total Climb
203 ft
Total Descent
352 ft
Highest Point
404 ft
Elevation Range
264 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 37m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 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.
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 4.3 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 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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