Origin
Manchester, NH
Night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Wilton Center, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Wilton Center, NH
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Trip Overview
Manchester, NH to Wilton Center, NH is 26.5 miles and takes about 45m via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is primarily focused on highway travel, so expect a relatively quick and direct journey. With a duration under an hour, this route is perfect for a spontaneous trip or as part of a larger exploration of the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, leaving you plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 17.6 mi | 26m |
| Gibbons Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Isaac Frye Highway | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| McGregor Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 17.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Wilton Center, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto McGregor Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
5
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NH 101
17 mi
·
25 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto NH 101
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
8
Continue on NH 101
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Gibbons Highway
9
Turn slight right onto Isaac Frye Highway
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Isaac Frye Highway
10
Turn left onto Wilton Center Road
144 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wilton Center Road
11
Continue on Wilton Center Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wilton Center Road
12
Arrive at destination
Wilton Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bridge Street
Depart onto Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
McGregor Street
Turn left onto McGregor Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Boynton Street
Turn right onto Boynton Street
Navigation decision point
3
26.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Wilton Center Road
Continue onto Wilton Center Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wilton Center, NH
Night in Wilton Center on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
23 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
45m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on NH 101, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.6 miles. The profile suggests a consistent pace for most of the journey, allowing for efficient travel. While the majority is highway, the route incorporates Gibbons Highway and Boynton Street, hinting at a brief transition to more local roads as you approach Wilton Center. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal deviations from main thoroughfares.
67% 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: 17.6 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Gibbons Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (McGregor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Boynton Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (McGregor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Boynton Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wilton Center, 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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