How far is City of Manchester, NH from Lempster, NH?
The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Lempster, NH is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Lempster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Lempster.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Summer Street
51 m · 9 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Belmont Street
83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Auburn Street
2140 ft · 1 min · Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hooksett Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hooksett Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
2243 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on State Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Road
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Continue on South Main Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Lempster Mountain Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Lempster Street
2557 ft · 1 min · Lempster Street
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Turn slight left
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp right onto North Pitkin Road
18 m · 3 sec · North Pitkin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pitkin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Lempster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202 West
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15.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Lempster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Lempster?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from City of Manchester and 28.6 miles from Lempster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Lempster.
Stop Ideas Near Henniker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Lempster. Straight-line distance: 42.44 mi (68.3 km).
#1 City of Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 109,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.9844500, -71.4445300 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lempster
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,177 |
| Coordinates | 43.2384100, -72.2106400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lempster (-72.21064, 43.23841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.11 | $24.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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