How far is City of Manchester, NH from Lancaster, NH?

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Lancaster, NH is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.61 mi
02h 32m
Flight
104.14 mi
167.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.14 mi
Kilometers
167.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.61 mi
Kilometers
192.5 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From City of Manchester
59.8 mi
01h 16m
To Lancaster
59.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Lancaster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Lancaster.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Auburn Street

    2140 ft · 1 min · Auburn Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hooksett Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hooksett Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    2243 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  16. 16

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    868 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Lancaster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 55%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 9%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 8%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
US Route 3 North
6.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 16m from City of Manchester
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Lancaster?

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from City of Manchester and 59.8 miles from Lancaster.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.65 one way or $33.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Manchester and Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
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Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 104.14 mi (167.59 km).

City of Manchester

#1 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lancaster

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates44.4889500, -71.5692500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Lancaster (-71.56925, 44.48895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $16.65
Round trip
$33.30
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.65 $33.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.81 $37.62
Premium $4.86 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $6.00 $25.31 $50.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Lancaster. The current time is 03:40:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.