Origin
Hudson, NH
Late night in Hudson on Sunday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, NH to City of 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
33m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
City of Manchester, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 20.1-mile trip from Hudson, NH to Manchester, NH takes about 33 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, it's a budget-friendly journey. The route primarily utilizes the Everett Turnpike, Amherst Street, and West Auburn Street, offering a highway-focused experience. You'll spend most of your time on faster roads, making it an efficient way to travel between these two New Hampshire locations within the Northeast region. No overnight stay is necessary for this straightforward drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Auburn Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Canal Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 14.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 111
319 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ferry Street
2
Turn right onto Library Street
369 ft
·
11 sec
·
Library Street
3
Turn right onto School Street
412 ft
·
22 sec
·
School Street
4
Turn right onto NH 3A
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chase Street
5
Turn straight onto NH 111
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ferry Street
6
Continue on NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
7
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
510 ft
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto NH 101A
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Amherst Street
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Manchester
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto Granite Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Canal Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on West Auburn Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Auburn Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Street
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
Belmont Street
17
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summer Street
18
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Library Street
Turn right onto Library Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 3A / Chase Street
Turn right onto NH 3A / Chase Street
Navigation decision point
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Granite Street
At end of road, turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Canal Street
Turn right onto Canal Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
Everett Turnpike
(14.6 mi)
$1.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
City of Manchester, NH
Late night in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
22 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
33m 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 drive for most of this 20.1-mile journey, with 73% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on the Everett Turnpike. This means you'll experience periods of consistent, faster-paced driving. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Amherst Street and West Auburn Street suggests potential transitions to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than a leisurely scenic tour.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Amherst Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Library 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 20.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Library Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Hudson, NH to City of Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Manchester along the way.
Manchester
18.3 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.02 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 0.1 miles (Library Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 3A / Chase Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 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 City of 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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