Origin
Madbury, NH
Morning in Madbury on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madbury, 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
52m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madbury, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet surroundings of Madbury to the urban center of Manchester, this 36-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion. You can expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within New Hampshire. Budgeting around $6 for fuel is sufficient for the journey, keeping your travel costs quite low. Because the trip is short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a straightforward, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Turtle Pond Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madbury, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Kelley Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Kelley Road
2
Turn left
493 ft
·
43 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto NH 155
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
4
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
5
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
6
Continue on NH 155
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
8
Merge onto US 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
9
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
Calef Highway
10
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
16
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
17
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
18
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
19
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Madbury, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 155 / Knox Marsh Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 155 / Knox Marsh Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
34.1 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$5.80 one way
$11.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
E 5 mph
28% chance
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
27 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
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that shifts between high-speed travel and local thoroughfares. About 52% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a balanced feel as you navigate via NH 101, Calef Highway, and Concord Road. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is an 18.4-mile stretch on NH 101, which offers the most consistent pace of the drive. As you transition between these different road types, the character of the trip changes from regional highway cruising to more localized driving patterns. It is a practical drive that requires you to stay alert as the road environment fluctuates.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 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 11 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 155 / Knox Marsh Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
382 ft
96 ft
Total Climb
398 ft
Total Descent
240 ft
Highest Point
382 ft
~28.3 mi in
Elevation Range
286 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 52m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 155 / Knox Marsh Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 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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