Origin
New Durham, NH
Morning in New Durham on Sunday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Durham, 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
1h 16m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Durham, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
City of Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 42.4-mile drive from New Durham, NH, to the City of Manchester, NH, is a manageable one-day trip, typically taking around 1 hour and 16 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Suncook Valley Road and Suncook Valley Highway, with a short stint on I-93, making for a varied driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is about $7, which is quite budget-friendly for a day out. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a relaxed afternoon drive within the Northeast region. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, offering flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Road | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| I 93 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Stockbridge Corner Road | 2.3 mi | 9m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Road
— 14.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Durham, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
239 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Smittys Way
401 ft
·
19 sec
·
Smittys Way
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Depot Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Depot Road
5
Continue on Berry Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Berry Road
6
Turn right onto Stockbridge Corner Road
2.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Stockbridge Corner Road
7
Turn left onto NH 28
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
8
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
9
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
11
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
12
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
14
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
15
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
16
Continue on NH 28
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
19
Turn slight right
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Hooksett Village
20
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
21
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
23
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
24
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
25
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
27
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
28
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
31
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bridge Street
32
Turn left onto NH 28A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
34
Turn left onto Belmont Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Belmont Street
35
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summer Street
36
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from New Durham, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 29.5 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
29.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
35.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
40.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
6:55 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
5 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 16m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 42.4-mile journey. While only 17% of the route is on highways like I-93, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles along Suncook Valley Road, offering a more consistent pace before you encounter more turns. This profile suggests a route that winds through local areas, requiring your attention and offering a more intimate feel of the New Hampshire landscape rather than a high-speed interstate cruise.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Suncook Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 29.5 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
Between New Durham, NH and City of Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Boston.
Hooksett Village
31.9 mi in
|
~56m
Boston
35.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Suncook Valley Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 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 City of Manchester, 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 29.5 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.5 miles: 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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