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

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Milton, NH is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.44 mi
01h 15m
Flight
37.3 mi
60.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.3 mi
Kilometers
60.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.44 mi
Kilometers
82.79 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sat, May 2, 7:35 PM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-02T18:20
Arrive Milton
Sat, May 2, 7:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From City of Manchester
25.7 mi
00h 37m
To Milton
25.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    677 ft · 32 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Massabesic Street

    62 m · 18 sec · Massabesic Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street

    2808 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Tarrytown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1423 ft · 43 sec · Lake Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hanover Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward NH 101 East

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North

    3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 75, To NH 125: Milton, Farmington

    1010 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 75, To NH 125: Milton

    546 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Farmington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Mountain Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dawson Street

    147 m · 20 sec · Dawson Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.2 mi · 37%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 34%
Spaulding Turnpike
8.26 mi · 16%
Gonic Road
1.84 mi · 4%
White Mountain Highway
0.92 mi · 2%
Farmington Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight left

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 37m from City of Manchester
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from City of Manchester and 25.7 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Milton. Straight-line distance: 37.3 mi (60.03 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
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,614
Coordinates43.4098000, -70.9884000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Milton (-70.9884, 43.4098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.59
Diesel $6.00 $10.85 $21.71

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Milton. The current time is 18:20:10.

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.