Origin
Hooksett, NH
Late night in Hooksett on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooksett, 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
14m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooksett, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 9.1-mile drive from Hooksett, NH, to Manchester, NH, is a quick trip that can be completed in about 14 minutes. It's a highly manageable journey, ideal for a single-day excursion, with a minimal fuel cost of around $1. The route primarily utilizes the Everett Turnpike, indicating a focus on highway travel. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of New Hampshire, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout this brief transit. This drive is perfect for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eddy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hackett Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosedale Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 5.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Rosedale Street
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rosedale Street
2
Continue on Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
3
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
4
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
8
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
11
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
13
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
14
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
2:03 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.
Temperature spread
15 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
14m 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 on this route, with 64% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 5.9 miles along the Everett Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. You'll mainly be navigating via the Everett Turnpike, West Bridge Street, and West River Road. This combination suggests a blend of efficient highway travel with a brief transition onto more local-feeling roads as you approach your destination. The drive's character leans towards efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and West Bridge Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 9.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
316 ft
150 ft
Total Climb
292 ft
Total Descent
249 ft
Highest Point
316 ft
~3.3 mi in
Elevation Range
166 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 Hooksett, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.41 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.
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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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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