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Trip from Winchester, 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

1h 52m

Distance

78.9 mi

127 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Winchester, NH

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city in Greater Manchester, England

City of Manchester, NH

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Trip Overview

Spanning 78.9 miles across New Hampshire, this route connects Winchester to Manchester in approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budget about $13 for fuel to cover the journey, which relies primarily on Keene Road, the Franklin Pierce Highway, and NH 9. This drive transitions you through the heart of the Northeast, offering a straightforward path between these two points. It serves as an efficient, practical link for those looking to traverse the state without excessive travel time. Overall, the trip is well-suited for a quick excursion or a direct transit between these two regional hubs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.5 miles from Winchester, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keene Road 16.7 mi 24m
Franklin Pierce Highway 16.3 mi 22m
NH 9 11.5 mi 16m
Route 9 8 mi 11m
I 89 7.9 mi 9m
Everett Turnpike 7.6 mi 8m
I 93 5 mi 5m
West Main Street 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Keene Road — 16.7 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NH 119

45 ft · 4 sec · Richmond Road
2

Turn right onto NH 10

11 mi · 16 min · Keene Road
3

Continue on NH 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · Winchester Street
4

Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101

356 ft · 4 sec · State Route 10
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
5

Continue on NH 10; NH 12; NH 101

0.4 mi · 42 sec · State Route 10
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
6

Turn right onto NH 9; NH 10; NH 12

1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 9
7

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10

12 mi · 16 min · NH 9; NH 10
Toward Hillsborough, Henniker Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on NH 9

6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
9

Continue on NH 9

5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
10

Continue on NH 9; NH 31

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
11

Turn straight onto NH 9

16 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Merge onto I 89

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 89
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
14

Merge onto I 93

5.7 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
18

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bridge Street
19

Turn left onto NH 28A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto Lake Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Avenue
21

Turn left onto Belmont Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Belmont Street
22

Turn left onto Summer Street

166 ft · 12 sec · Summer Street
23

Turn left

56 ft · 4 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for lengthy rest stops, as the duration is under two hours, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $13 estimated cost. Pay close attention to the transition points between NH 9 and the Franklin Pierce Highway to ensure you maintain your pace. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily adapt your itinerary if you encounter traffic along the way. Use the 16.7-mile stretch on Keene Road as a good benchmark for your progress to gauge your arrival time in Manchester.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.5 miles from Winchester, NH, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.5 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Winchester, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Winchester, NH

This is one driving day of about 78.9 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Winchester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keene Road for about 16.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Antrim, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Antrim, NH

39 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

Antrim, NH to City of Manchester, NH

44.5 mi · 1h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Keene, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Antrim, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Winchester, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 78.9

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 78.9

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 73.3

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.6

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.6

Hooksett, NH

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.9

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 62

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.3

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 78.9

Manchester, New Hampshire

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 62

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pats Peak Ski Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.7

Henniker, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+16034283245

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.9

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.9

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 78.9

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 76.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
11.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10

Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10 toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: V...
8
13.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | NH 9; NH 10

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10 toward Hillsborough, Henniker

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillsborough, Henniker
6
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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
71.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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
76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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

$12.70 one way

$25.40 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.98 $27.95
premium $4.86 $15.11 $30.22
diesel $5.61 $17.42 $34.84

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.7 0 $8.28 $3.79
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.16
EV Truck/SUV 31.6 0 $11.05 $5.05

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 11, 2026

Origin

Winchester, NH

Late night in Winchester on Sunday

Local time

12:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Sunny

NW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

City of Manchester, NH

Late night in City of Manchester on Sunday

Local time

12:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Sunny

NW 15 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 52m 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 mixed-drive experience that balances local roads with faster highway stretches. You will spend about 51% of your journey on highways, giving the route a varied pace rather than a monotonous interstate grind. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 16.7-mile stretch along Keene Road. As you move from Winchester toward Manchester, the road personality shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you transition between the highway segments and the local portions of the route. This combination keeps the steering experience engaging without becoming overly taxing.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Keene Road.

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 11.8 miles in near NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10.

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 78.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 11.8 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.9 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,433 ft 258 ft

Total Climb

1,262 ft

Total Descent

1,448 ft

Highest Point

1,433 ft

~26.3 mi in

Elevation Range

1,176 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Winchester, NH and City of Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Hillsborough, Henniker and Boston.

Hillsborough

13.6 mi in | ~21m | via NH 9; NH 10

Henniker

13.6 mi in | ~21m | via NH 9; NH 10

Boston

63.6 mi in | ~1h 30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 78.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Keene Road. 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 11.8 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.9 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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