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Trip from Warner, 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

45m

Distance

33.9 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Warner, NH, NH

Warner, NH

James Mirakian

city in Greater Manchester, England

City of Manchester, NH

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Warner and Manchester, this 33.9-mile journey is an efficient way to cross central New Hampshire. Expect to spend about 45 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily rely on I-89, the Everett Turnpike, and I-93 to navigate the region. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of exploration, this highway-focused drive offers a straightforward experience from start to finish.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 16.8 mi 19m
Everett Turnpike 7.6 mi 8m
I 93 5 mi 5m
East Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
Mammoth Road 0.7 mi 1m
Lake Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Belmont Street 0.2 mi <1m
Bridge Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 16.8 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warner, NH and City of Manchester, NH.

1

Start on Kearsarge Street

91 ft · 5 sec · Kearsarge Street
2

Turn right onto NH 103

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
3

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 103

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Main Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
5

Merge onto I 89

17 mi · 19 min · I 89
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
7

Merge onto I 93

5.7 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
11

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bridge Street
12

Turn left onto NH 28A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Lake Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Avenue
14

Turn left onto Belmont Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Belmont Street
15

Turn left onto Summer Street

166 ft · 12 sec · Summer Street
16

Turn left

56 ft · 4 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Concord, NH

17 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.

Popular next leg

Concord, NH to City of Manchester, NH

18.4 mi · 26m

Pacing Suggestions

Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bow, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17 miles from Warner, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
18.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
6
24.9 mi into trip | ~31m 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
26.9 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

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 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
31.8 mi into trip | ~39m 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

$5.46 one way

$10.91 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.00 $12.01
premium $4.86 $6.49 $12.98
diesel $5.61 $7.48 $14.97

Estimated Tolls: $0.54

Everett Turnpike (7.6 mi) $0.54

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Warner, NH

Morning in Warner on Sunday

Local time

8:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Manchester, NH

Morning in City of Manchester on Sunday

Local time

8:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Concord, NH

17 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

25 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

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 fast-paced, highway-focused drive where 87% of your travel occurs on major interstates. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-89, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.8 miles. Because the path is composed entirely of high-speed corridors, you should prepare for a consistent, steady pace rather than a winding backroads experience. The transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving efficiently, providing a predictable rhythm behind the wheel. It is a functional, no-nonsense path designed for those who prioritize speed and direct access over leisurely, secondary roads.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on I 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.9 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

566 ft 244 ft

Total Climb

467 ft

Total Descent

659 ft

Highest Point

566 ft

~12.1 mi in

Elevation Range

322 ft

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 Warner, NH to City of Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

18.6 mi in | ~23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.9 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.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.54 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 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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