Origin
Manchester, NH
Night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 18.8-mile drive from Manchester to Nashua, New Hampshire, is a straightforward 28-minute trip. With 81% highway share, it’s a very direct route, making it an ideal day trip within the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost is just $3, so you won't need to budget much for gas. You'll primarily be on the Everett Turnpike, with some time on Broad Street and Amherst Street. This is a practical, no-fuss journey perfect for a quick commute or a short hop between these two New Hampshire cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 3
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Granite Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
8
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
9
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
11
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 3 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 3 / Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Granite Street
Turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Everett Turnpike
(13.6 mi)
$0.95
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
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: 6.6 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
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
Nashua, NH
Night in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
1 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
28m 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 experience for most of this 18.8-mile journey, with 81% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 15.3 miles on the Everett Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from the Everett Turnpike onto local roads like Broad Street and Amherst Street as you approach your destination. This route prioritizes efficiency over scenic byways, providing a direct and predictable drive.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Broad Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 3 / Elm Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 3 / Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: 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 Manchester, NH to Nashua, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Merrimack along the way.
Merrimack
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via Everett Turnpike
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Everett Turnpike. 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 Nashua, 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 0.4 miles (US 3 / Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, 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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