Origin
Stratham, NH
Morning in Stratham on Sunday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratham, 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
43m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratham, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
City of Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
Stratham, NH to City of Manchester, NH is 32.3 miles and takes about 43m via NH 101 and Mammoth Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the same region. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on a highway, making it a convenient option for a short, single-day excursion. You'll find it's a practical choice if you're looking to connect these two points without a lot of fuss or a long time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 26.4 mi | 30m |
| Portsmouth Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Mammoth Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Belmont Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 26.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratham, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 33
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 33 East: Greenland, Portsmouth
2
Continue on NH 33
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 108
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
4
Continue on NH 108
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NH 101
26 mi
·
30 min
·
NH 101
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 93
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
11
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wellington Road
12
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Turn left onto NH 28A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
15
Turn left onto Belmont Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Belmont Street
16
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summer Street
17
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.3 — 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 108 / Portsmouth Avenue
Enter roundabout onto NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue toward NH 108 South: Exeter
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
29.9 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Summer Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
8:13 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
8 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
43m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 26.4 miles on NH 101, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route begins on Portsmouth Avenue before merging onto NH 101, transitioning into a predominantly highway experience. As you approach Manchester, the road will eventually lead you onto Mammoth Road, suggesting a shift towards more urban or suburban driving conditions.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Portsmouth Avenue. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue.
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 32.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 108 / Portsmouth Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 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 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 0.1 miles (NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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