Origin
Mont Vernon, NH
Morning in Mont Vernon on Sunday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mont Vernon, NH to City of Manchester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mont Vernon, NH
Andrea Davis
City of Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This quick 17-mile journey from Mont Vernon, NH, to the City of Manchester, NH, is easily manageable in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on NH 101 and Old Amherst Road, with a portion on Boynton Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $3, this short hop is budget-friendly. Given its brevity and lack of required stops, you can be flexible with your departure time and arrive at your destination with plenty of day left. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Hampshire.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Old Amherst Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| West Auburn Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| New Boston Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old Mont Vernon Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 8.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mont Vernon, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 13
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Smith Road
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smith Road
3
Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Amherst Road
4
Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mont Vernon Road
5
Turn right onto New Boston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Turn left onto Jones Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jones Road
7
Continue on Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dodge Road
8
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
9
Turn left onto Bayberry Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bayberry Drive
10
Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
12
Continue on NH 101
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boynton Street
14
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on Granite Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Canal Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on West Auburn Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Auburn Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Street
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
Belmont Street
19
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summer Street
20
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NH 101
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101
Navigation decision point
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Canal Street
Turn right onto Canal Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Belmont Street
At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Street
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Summer Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
City of Manchester, NH
Morning in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
8:30 AM
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
22 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
35m 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?
The drive features a 51% highway share, blending faster-paced sections with more local road travel. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.7 miles on NH 101, providing a solid period of consistent driving. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a transition between different road types as you progress toward Manchester. Expect varying speed limits and driving conditions throughout this relatively short, yet diverse, 17-mile route.
51% 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: 8.7 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near NH 101.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 17 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
817 ft
171 ft
Total Climb
201 ft
Total Descent
760 ft
Highest Point
817 ft
Elevation Range
646 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 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: at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles (Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Manchester, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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