Origin
Kingston, NH
Late night in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, 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
39m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Manchester, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Kingston to Manchester, you are in for a quick 28.2-mile journey through the heart of New Hampshire. Expect to spend about 39 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should cover the trip comfortably, keeping your travel costs minimal. You will primarily navigate via NH 101, NH 125, and Bridge Street as you transition between these two Northeast locations. Because the route is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are commuting or heading out for a local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| NH 125 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Depot Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Depot Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Depot Road
3
Turn right onto Church Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
Turn right onto NH 107
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Marshall Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Marshall Road
164 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marshall Road
6
Merge onto NH 125
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
NH 125
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
12
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
13
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
14
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
15
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 26.2 — 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
|
Marshall Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Marshall Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NH 125
Merge onto NH 125
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
12:22 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
9 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
39m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on NH 101, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.4 miles. The experience is straightforward and efficient, moving you quickly across the landscape rather than winding through backroads. As you progress from the start in Kingston toward the destination in Manchester, the road environment remains consistent and purposeful. You can expect a direct, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and reliability over technical challenges.
87% 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: 18.4 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and NH 125. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Marshall Road.
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 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Marshall Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (NH 125): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
426 ft
131 ft
Total Climb
365 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
426 ft
~18.1 mi in
Elevation Range
295 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Marshall Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (NH 125): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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