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Trip from Woodstock, 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 30m

Distance

76.3 mi

123 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

Downtown Woodstock, NH, NH

Woodstock, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

city in Greater Manchester, England

City of Manchester, NH

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Trip Overview

This 76.3-mile drive from Woodstock, NH to the City of Manchester, NH takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating on Styles Bridges Highway and the Everett Turnpike, with about 21% of the journey on high-speed roadways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $12, making it an economical option for a quick getaway within New Hampshire. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route offers a flexible travel experience without the need for an overnight stay. It’s a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region, perfect for a day trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38.2 miles from Woodstock, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Styles Bridges Highway 41.3 mi 44m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway 15.4 mi 17m
Everett Turnpike 10.9 mi 13m
I 93 5 mi 5m
Daniel Webster Highway 1.2 mi 2m
Mammoth Road 0.7 mi 1m
Lake Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Belmont Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 41.3 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 3

1.2 mi · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 93 South
3

Merge onto I 93

41 mi · 43 min · Styles Bridges Highway
4

Continue on I 93

15 mi · 17 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
5

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
6

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
10

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bridge Street
11

Turn left onto NH 28A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mammoth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Lake Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Avenue
13

Turn left onto Belmont Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Belmont Street
14

Turn left onto Summer Street

166 ft · 12 sec · Summer Street
15

Turn left

56 ft · 4 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 30-minute duration and 76.3-mile length, leaving Woodstock, NH any time of day works well, as this is a manageable single-day trip. Plan for potential stops as needed, though the route data indicates no designated stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, keeping your tank topped up is easy and inexpensive. The longest stretch without a significant change is 41.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway, so if you prefer to break up longer segments, consider timing your fuel or rest stops before or after this portion. This route's flexibility means you can depart when convenient and adjust your pace accordingly.

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 38.2 miles from Woodstock, NH, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.3 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 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 miles or 42m 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 13m

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 Woodstock, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Woodstock, NH

This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Woodstock, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 41.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sanbornton, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sanbornton, NH

38 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

Ashland, NH

Fuel and coffee

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

Belmont, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Woodstock, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 67.3 and 76.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 18m 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
74.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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
76.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | Summer Street

Turn left onto Summer Street

Navigation decision point

5
76.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.28 one way

$24.57 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.51 $27.03
premium $4.86 $14.61 $29.22
diesel $5.61 $16.85 $33.69

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76

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

$12

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: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
Efficient EV 19.1 0 $6.68 $3.05
EV Truck/SUV 30.5 0 $10.68 $4.88

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Woodstock, NH

Late night in Woodstock on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Manchester, NH

Late night in City of Manchester on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

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

19 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 30m 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 much of this 76.3-mile journey. While 21% of the route involves highway travel, the overall character is more about navigating local roads and making turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway, offering a period of more consistent driving before transitioning. This route is not a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it presents a varied driving experience with frequent changes in road type and speed. Be prepared for a dynamic feel as you move from more open highway sections to more winding local segments.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.3 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 67.3 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.

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 76.3 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 67.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Woodstock, NH to City of Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

69.3 mi in | ~1h 18m | via I 93

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 76.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.76 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 67.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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