New Hampshire road trips
Best Road Trips in New Hampshire
20 popular New Hampshire drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.10/gal.
Editor's picks
Top New Hampshire Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance New Hampshire routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our New Hampshire road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between New Hampshire metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.10/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.10/gal New Hampshire regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major New Hampshire origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Manchester → Orlando
The headline New Hampshire road trip — 1346 miles, about 21.7 hours of driving and roughly $149 in gas at $3.10/gal.
More top New Hampshire drives (19)
Pittsburgh → Manchester
559 mi · ~9.0 h · ~$62 gas
Open tripWashington → Manchester
478 mi · ~7.7 h · ~$53 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Manchester
443 mi · ~7.1 h · ~$49 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Manchester
437 mi · ~7.0 h · ~$48 gas
Open tripManchester → Harrisburg
398 mi · ~6.4 h · ~$44 gas
Open tripRochester → Manchester
366 mi · ~5.9 h · ~$41 gas
Open tripManchester → Wilmington
364 mi · ~5.9 h · ~$40 gas
Open tripManchester → Atlantic City
347 mi · ~5.6 h · ~$38 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Manchester
336 mi · ~5.4 h · ~$37 gas
Open tripManchester → Scranton
284 mi · ~4.6 h · ~$31 gas
Open tripManchester → Syracuse
280 mi · ~4.5 h · ~$31 gas
Open tripManchester → Newark
246 mi · ~4.0 h · ~$27 gas
Open tripNew York → Manchester
242 mi · ~3.9 h · ~$27 gas
Open tripManchester → Burlington
159 mi · ~2.6 h · ~$18 gas
Open tripAlbany → Manchester
140 mi · ~2.3 h · ~$16 gas
Open tripHartford → Manchester
124 mi · ~2.0 h · ~$14 gas
Open tripProvidence → Manchester
95 mi · ~1.5 h · ~$11 gas
Open tripPortland → Manchester
90 mi · ~1.5 h · ~$10 gas
Open tripBoston → Manchester
57 mi · ~0.9 h · ~$6 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in New Hampshire
Top New Hampshire road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.10/gal.
Cheapest New Hampshire road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from New Hampshire.
Long-distance road trips from New Hampshire
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near New Hampshire — Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island.
Gas prices in New Hampshire
Estimated regular at $3.10/gal · premium $3.75 · diesel $3.65.
Best vehicles for New Hampshire drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in New Hampshire
Daily driving cost estimates for major New Hampshire-area cities.
EV vs gas in New Hampshire
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for New Hampshire trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a New Hampshire road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of New Hampshire. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a New Hampshire road trip cost in fuel?
At New Hampshire's estimated $3.10/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.07 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is New Hampshire EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular New Hampshire routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.