Origin
Salem, NH
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, 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
32m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, NH
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City of Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This quick 21.6-mile drive from Salem, NH to the City of Manchester, NH is designed to be completed in just 32 minutes, making it an ideal short hop within the Northeast region. With a highway share of 77%, you'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so plan for a straightforward journey. It's easily manageable as a single-day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. Budget around $3 for fuel, and be aware that this route is focused on efficient travel rather than extended sightseeing. This makes it a practical choice when you need to get from point A to point B without a lengthy commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Candia Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Valley Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Exit 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pelham Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Massabesic Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dearborn Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 97
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Pelham Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pelham Road
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto Exit 6
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Exit 6
Exit 6
Toward Candia Road, Hanover Street
7
Turn left onto Candia Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Candia Road
8
Turn right onto NH 28A
239 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mammoth Road
9
Turn left onto Massabesic Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Massabesic Street
10
Turn slight left onto Valley Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
11
Turn right onto Taylor Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Taylor Street
12
Continue on Dearborn Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Dearborn Street
13
Turn left onto Summer Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Summer Street
14
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 97 / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 97 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Exit 6
Take the exit onto Exit 6 toward Candia Road, Hanover Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Candia Road, Hanover Street
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:29 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 highway-focused experience on this route, with 77% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.6 miles on I 93, offering a consistent pace. You'll primarily navigate using I 93, transitioning onto Main Street and then Candia Road as you approach your destination. The road profile suggests a predominantly smooth, high-speed journey with minimal complexities. This isn't a winding country road, but rather a direct connection designed for efficient travel.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 97 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on I 93. 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: near the start (NH 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 93): 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 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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