Origin
Pelham, NH
Late night in Pelham on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pelham, NH to Manchester, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelham, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Pelham and Manchester, this 24.5-mile journey is a straightforward option for your travel plans. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, Alan B. Shepard Highway, and Range Road. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is a very budget-friendly transit through the Northeast. This route serves as a practical connection between these two New Hampshire towns, allowing you to get where you need to go with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Range Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Windham Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Maple Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 293 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Willow Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Nashua Road
355 ft
·
10 sec
·
Nashua Road
2
Enter roundabout onto NH 111A
195 ft
·
10 sec
·
Windham Road
3
Continue on NH 111A
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Windham Road
4
Continue on NH 111A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Road
5
Turn right onto NH 111A
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Range Road
6
Continue on NH 111A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto NH 111
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
11
Continue on I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
12
Take the exit onto I 293
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 293
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 1
Toward NH 28
14
Turn right
105 ft
·
3 sec
15
Turn right onto NH 28
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Willow Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto NH 28
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Maple Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Bridge Street
284 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 111A / Windham Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 111A / Windham Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 293
Take the exit onto I 293 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
5
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward NH 28
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1
Toward NH 28
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend about 6% of your time on highways, the vast majority of the trip consists of winding local roads that shift the pace of your travel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 7.7 miles on the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, offering the most consistent driving conditions of the trip. Because the route relies heavily on local infrastructure, you should expect frequent changes in road character and steering adjustments. It is a functional, hands-on drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 111A / Windham Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 24.5 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 0.1 miles (NH 111A / Windham Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Pelham, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
19.5 mi in
|
~29m
|
via I 293
About the Cities
Arriving in Manchester, NH
Full guide →Manchester is in New Hampshire, USA. The state's largest city has enjoyed a renaissance over the past several years. Once home to the largest textiles facility in the world, the area has a vibrant and largely service-oriented economy. It is home to several educational institutions, including Southern New Hampshire University and St. Anselm College. In 2020, it was home to 116,000 people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 7.7 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. 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 111A / Windham Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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