Origin
Plymouth, NH
Night in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, 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
1h 10m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, NH
James Mirakian
Manchester, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Plymouth to Manchester covers 59.8 miles of New Hampshire terrain, typically taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. This straightforward journey is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Styles Bridges Highway and the Everett Turnpike. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast excursion. Since the entire trip remains within New Hampshire, you can expect a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two central hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 26.2 mi | 28m |
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| NH Route 175A | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eddy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 26.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on US 3; NH 25
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto NH 175A
32 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holderness Road
3
Continue on NH 175A
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
Holderness Road
4
Continue on NH 175A
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
NH Route 175A
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 93 South
6
Merge onto I 93
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
13
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
15
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
16
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Plymouth, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 175A / Holderness Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 175A / Holderness Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
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 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
5
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.63 one way
$19.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
E 5 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
36°F
Northfield, NH
30 mi in
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
33 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 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 driving experience as you make your way south. With only 27% of the journey spent on highways, the route favors a more hands-on approach behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 26.2 miles spent on the Styles Bridges Highway, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. The transition between local roads and turnpikes keeps the drive engaging, requiring you to stay attentive through changing road conditions. It is a practical, functional commute that balances faster segments with more technical stretches.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
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 0.2 miles in near NH 175A / Holderness 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 59.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (NH 175A / Holderness Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 51.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.4 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
727 ft
199 ft
Total Climb
608 ft
Total Descent
865 ft
Highest Point
727 ft
~12.5 mi in
Elevation Range
528 ft
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 Plymouth, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
53.4 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 26.2 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.10 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 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 0.2 miles (NH 175A / Holderness Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 51.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.4 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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