Origin
Manchester, NH
Night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Moultonborough, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
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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Moultonborough, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Manchester, NH to Moultonborough, NH is 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m via Styles Bridges Highway and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. It's a relatively short drive, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long. Consider this if you're looking for a straightforward journey with a predictable duration and cost.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.5 miles from Manchester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 30 mi | 33m |
| Everett Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 18m |
| NH 104 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Whittier Highway | 6.3 mi | 13m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 30 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Moultonborough, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
3
Turn left onto West Salmon Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Salmon Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Amoskeag Bridge
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Amoskeag Bridge
5
Continue on Amoskeag Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Amoskeag Street
6
Enter roundabout
179 ft
·
3 sec
7
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto NH 104
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NH 104
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 25 East
18
Turn right onto NH 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
20
Continue on NH 25
6.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Whittier Highway
21
Arrive at destination
NH 25
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 32m estimated drive time, this is easily a same-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure. Leaving in the morning should give you ample time to reach Moultonborough without feeling rushed. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's wise to ensure you have at least a half-tank before departing Manchester, as there are no specific stop recommendations provided. The longest stretch is 30 miles, so plan for a brief stop around the halfway point if you prefer to break up the driving, perhaps around where the road type changes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.5 miles from Manchester, NH, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.5 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moultonborough, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manchester, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manchester, NH
This is one driving day of about 66.9 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Manchester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 30 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Manchester, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Salmon Street
Turn left onto West Salmon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
47.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
5
48.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NH 104
Turn right onto NH 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Turn right onto NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.77 one way
$21.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Everett Turnpike
(5.2 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Moultonborough, NH
Night in Moultonborough on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Ashland, NH
33 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
1h 32m 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 route features a mixed drive profile, with about 35% of it on highways. You'll encounter a 30-mile stretch on Styles Bridges Highway, which is the longest uninterrupted section. The drive begins on Styles Bridges Highway and transitions to the Everett Turnpike before heading onto NH 104. Expect a blend of faster highway segments and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the trip.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West Salmon Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 66.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (West Salmon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Manchester, NH to Moultonborough, NH, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampton along the way.
New Hampton
47.8 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 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 Moultonborough, 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 1 miles (West Salmon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Moultonborough, 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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