Origin
Windham, NH
Morning in Windham on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windham, 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
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windham, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Manchester, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 19.9-mile drive from Windham, NH, to Manchester, NH, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 29 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's a budget-friendly option for a short excursion within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads with a small percentage on highways, making it a more engaging, turn-heavy experience rather than a monotonous interstate journey. Given its short distance and duration, this drive is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Indian Rock Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Maple Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 293 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Willow Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windham, NH and Manchester, NH.
1
Start on this road
253 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
1 min
3
Turn left onto Lowell Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lowell Road
4
Turn right onto NH 111
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
8
Continue on I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
9
Take the exit onto I 293
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 293
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 1
Toward NH 28
11
Turn right
105 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn right onto NH 28
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Willow Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto NH 28
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Maple Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Bridge Street
284 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lowell Road
Turn left onto Lowell Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 111 / Indian Rock Road
Turn right onto NH 111 / Indian Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
29m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 19.9-mile journey. While about 8% of the route involves highway driving, the majority consists of local roads, including sections of Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway and Indian Rock Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. This profile suggests a drive with frequent turns and changes in speed, offering a more dynamic experience than a straight highway cruise.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Lowell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NH 111 / Indian Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Windham, NH to Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
14.9 mi in
|
~20m
|
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 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. 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 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: near the start: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Lowell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NH 111 / Indian Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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