Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Manchester, NH to Stratham Station, NH is 33.9 miles and takes about 47 minutes via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward and efficient drive. It's a good option if you need to get between these two locations without a lot of fuss, especially given its short duration and manageable fuel cost.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 26.2 mi | 30m |
| Portsmouth Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Depot Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Stratham Station, NH.
Start on Bridge Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
Merge onto NH 101
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto NH 108
Enter roundabout onto NH 33
Continue on NH 33
Turn left onto Depot Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NH 33 / Portsmouth Avenue toward NH 33 East: Greenland, Portsmouth
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Morning in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Morning in Stratham Station on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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.
You'll spend about 78% of this 33.9-mile drive on the highway, primarily on NH 101. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 26.2 miles, indicating a solid period of cruising. After this, you'll transition to surface roads like Portsmouth Avenue and Bridge Street for the remainder of the trip, likely noticing more local traffic and intersections as you approach Stratham Station.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Portsmouth Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
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 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manchester, NH and Stratham Station, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Exeter.
Portsmouth
Exeter
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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