Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
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Allenstown, NH
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Manchester, NH to Allenstown, NH is 14.8 miles and takes about 26m via Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Hampshire. The route offers a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for a quick local trip. It's a practical option if you need to get between these two points efficiently without a long commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Pinewood Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Elm Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| College Park Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 5 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,682 veh/hr typical · worst 5,484
Quietest
2 AM
~151 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 65 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Allenstown, NH.
Start on Bridge Street
Turn right onto US 3
Turn left onto West Salmon Street
Continue on Amoskeag Bridge
Continue on Amoskeag Street
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
Take the exit
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
Turn left onto NH 3A
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
Continue on US 3; NH 28
Turn right onto NH 28
Turn right onto Gilbert Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Salmon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| premium | $5.07 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Manchester on Monday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Allenstown on Monday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
About 37% of this 14.8-mile drive is on the highway, with the longest continuous stretch on the Everett Turnpike being 5.5 miles. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads like Pinewood Road and Hooksett Road as you get closer to Allenstown. Expect a noticeable change in traffic density and speed as you exit the highway environment.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bridge Street.
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 14.8 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Salmon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
336 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
326 ft
~10.6 mi in
Elevation Range
131 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manchester, NH to Allenstown, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Hooksett along the way.
Hooksett
Founded 1722
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.
Top landmarks
Founded 1831
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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