Manchester to North Conway Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Manchester, NH to North Conway, NH (98 miles). Connects Manchester to the White Mountains tourism region via I-93.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Manchester to North Conway?
Manchester to North Conway is a 98-mile lane paying about $274 - $319 per load, near $2.80 - $3.25 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, retail/outlet-connected freight and air-cargo-connected freight.
- Distance
- 98 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $274 - $319
- Rate per mile
- $2.80 - $3.25
- Transit time
- Same day / 1.5 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and rise during fall foliage and winter ski season. See our dispatch fee structure.
Manchester to North Conway
Manchester to North Conway is a 98-mile, roughly 1.5-hour run north on I-93 and Route 16, connecting New Hampshire's biggest air-cargo market to the state's tax-free shopping destination. North Conway's Settlers Green Outlet Village, Settlers Crossing and Settlers Streetside together host more than 70 name-brand outlets, combining New Hampshire's tax-free pricing with the Mount Washington Valley's outdoor-recreation draw.
Origin
Manchester, NH
Destination
North Conway, NH
Distance
98 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 1.5 hrs
Average Rate
$274 - $319
Rate per Mile
$2.80 - $3.25
98-mile lane, about 1.5 hours on I-93 and Route 16
North Conway hosts more than 70 name-brand outlets across Settlers Green, Settlers Crossing and Settlers Streetside
North Conway combines New Hampshire's tax-free pricing with the Mount Washington Valley's tourism draw
Manchester to North Conway: route facts a driver should know
North Conway's outlet center has drawn shoppers since 1988
Settlers Green, a shopping outlet on Route 16 in North Conway, has operated since 1988 and now hosts more than 70 outlet stores and restaurants, drawing tax-free shoppers from across New England since New Hampshire has no sales tax.
Source: Wikipedia, Settlers Green. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
DEKA Research anchors Manchester's historic Millyard
DEKA Research & Development is headquartered in Manchester's historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings and employs over 1,000 engineers, technicians, and support staff.
Source: Wikipedia, DEKA (company). Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Manchester to North Conway?
About $97.55 this week. The lane is 98 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 15 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.47 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 98 mi
- Diesel needed
- 15 gal
- Price used
- $6.47/gal
- Fuel cost
- $97.55
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, retail/outlet-connected freight and air-cargo-connected freight fill the trailers heading north.
- Tourism/Hospitality Supplies
- Consumer Goods
- Timber Products
What makes the Manchester to North Conway lane difficult?
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
Winter weather in the White Mountains can significantly affect road conditions from November through March
Winter weather in the White Mountains can significantly affect road conditions from November through March.
Freight volume can see seasonal swings tied to tourist and ski-season traffic
Freight volume can see seasonal swings tied to tourist and ski-season traffic.
What freight moves on the Manchester to North Conway lane?
What travels between Manchester and North Conway, and why the outlet-shopping destination matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Tourism/Hospitality Supplies
- •Consumer Goods
- •Timber Products
Secondary Commodities
- •Retail/outlet-connected freight
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (Manchester)
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Retail/outlet-connected freight (steady, tourist-season peaks)
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (steady)
When is the Manchester to North Conway lane busiest?
Fall foliage and winter ski season both drive this lane's demand.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by winter ski-season retail freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods and outlet-connected retail freight both climb ahead of the holidays.
Produce Season?
Not applicable; this lane's seasonality follows the tourist and ski calendar rather than agriculture.
- •Fall foliage tourist season (September-October)
- •Winter ski season (December-March)
- •Summer tourist season (June-August)
Hurricane Risk?
None. Winter weather in the White Mountains is this corridor's real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs lighter overall but picks up around retail restocking cycles and the winter ski season, when White Mountains tourism peaks.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Manchester to North Conway lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need seasonal-timing awareness.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
1-2 days out is typical for this haul, tighter during peak tourist seasons.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical retail/outlet-connected freight tends to pay a premium during fall foliage and ski season.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a fast winter delivery through the White Mountains without checking conditions.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Manchester to North Conway
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At 98 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run.
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Retail restocking freight is worth asking about given North Conway's large outlet shopping center.
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Seasonal ski-resort supply freight picks up heavily in the winter months here.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Manchester to North Conway lane?
North Conway's outlet-shopping economy makes a southbound load realistic during tourist season.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •North Conway, NH
- •Regional distribution hubs near North Conway
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
With more than 70 name-brand outlets driving retail freight, there is real backhaul variety in season.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Return via NH-16/I-95 toward Portland for Maine freight, or I-93 back toward Concord/Manchester. Seasonal tourism freight can also support a North Conway-to-Boston reposition.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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North Conway's retail and tourism base gives you backhaul options, though this is a smaller, more seasonal freight market.
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Manchester's manufacturing base keeps southbound loads flowing too.
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Check freight tied to Settlers Green's outlet stores for seasonal restocking backhauls.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Manchester to North Conway lane?
Three notes before this White Mountains tourist-corridor run.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Check White Mountains winter conditions closely before a late-fall through early-spring run.
Plan around peak foliage, ski and summer tourist seasons if your freight is retail-connected.
This lane leans tourism and retail rather than industrial. Expect seasonal swings tied to ski season and outlet-store restocking rather than steady year-round manufacturing freight.
Manchester to North Conway Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, North Conway's outlet shopping, and winter weather.
The lane data shows about $274 - $319 per load, or $2.80 - $3.25 a mile, across 98 miles.
It hosts more than 70 name-brand outlets across Settlers Green, Settlers Crossing and Settlers Streetside, combining tax-free pricing with tourism draw.
About 1.5 hours for the 98 miles.
Reasonably during peak tourist and ski seasons, though volume drops in the off-season.
Other New Hampshire freight lanes we dispatch
- Manchester to Charlotte
- Manchester to Portsmouth
- Manchester to Boston
- Manchester to Portland
- Manchester to Providence
- Manchester to Hartford
Local resources
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