Origin
Washington, NH
Morning in Washington on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, 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
1h 8m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, NH
Townsend Walton
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 48.3-mile journey from Washington, NH to Manchester, NH, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 8 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this is an economical trip. The route is a mixed drive, meaning you’ll experience a variety of road types, making it suitable as a day trip. You'll be traveling within New Hampshire, part of the Northeast region. This drive offers a practical way to get between these two New Hampshire locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| Everett Turnpike | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| I 89 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Eddy Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on NH 31
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NH 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
3
Continue on NH 31
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
4
Turn left onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 89
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
8
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
12
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
14
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McGregor Street
15
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Washington, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 33.6 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
39.9 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
41.8 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.78 one way
$15.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.15
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
(3.9 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
E 5 mph
28% chance
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
11 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 8m 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 drive that's about 50% highway, so you’ll get a good mix of faster travel and more local road conditions. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 16.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway, offering a sustained period of cruising. This route is classified as a mixed drive, suggesting you'll transition between different types of roads, from potentially quicker sections on Everett Turnpike and I-89 to potentially more winding or slower-paced segments on Franklin Pierce Highway. It’s not an all-highway grind, nor is it exclusively backroads.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Franklin Pierce Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.3 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 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Washington, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Nashua.
Boston
33.6 mi in
|
~48m
Nashua
41.8 mi in
|
~59m
|
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.15 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 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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