Origin
Northwood, NH
Late night in Northwood on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northwood, NH to 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
45m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwood, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 25.3-mile drive from Northwood, NH to Manchester, NH takes about 45 minutes and is easily managed as a day trip. You'll navigate primarily on NH 101, with segments on Mountain View Road and Mountain Avenue contributing to the overall journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. The drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, making it a dynamic rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Since it's a short trip with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Mountain View Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Mountain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Candia Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Deerfield Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Raymond Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Stage Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on US 4; US 202; NH 9
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NH 43
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on NH 43
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mountain View Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Road
5
Turn slight left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 43
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stage Road
7
Continue on NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Road
8
Turn left onto NH 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Candia Road
9
Continue on NH 43
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Deerfield Road
10
Continue on NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
14
Merge onto NH 101
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
18
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
19
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
20
Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
21
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 43 / Mountain Avenue
Turn right onto NH 43 / Mountain Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NH 43; NH 107 / North Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43; NH 107 / North Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 43 / Stage Road
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 43 / Stage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
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
Manchester, NH
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
15 degrees cooler 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 25.3-mile journey. While 24% of the route is on highways, much of your time will be spent on local roads like Mountain View Road and Mountain Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on NH 101, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before the road winds through more populated areas. This drive will feel dynamic, requiring your attention as you transition between faster highway segments and more intricate local turns.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on NH 101.
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 0.1 miles in near NH 43 / Mountain Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 43 / Mountain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (NH 43; NH 107 / North Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (NH 43 / Stage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.3 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 0.1 miles (NH 43 / Mountain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (NH 43; NH 107 / North Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (NH 43 / Stage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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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