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

The driving distance from Lancaster, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
119.82 mi
02h 03m
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
119.82 mi
Kilometers
192.83 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive City of Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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 Lancaster
59.8 mi
01h 01m
To City of Manchester
60 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    868 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 54 sec · Belmont Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 43%
Daniel Webster Highway
16.1 mi · 13%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 13%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 9%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
US Route 3 North
6.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 01m from Lancaster
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 Lancaster and 60 miles from City of Manchester.

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 15.7 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.69 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

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 Lancaster and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 104.14 mi (167.59 km).

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#1 Lancaster

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates44.4889500, -71.5692500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
City of Manchester

#2 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.569525, 44.488937)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

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
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.69
Round trip
$33.37
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.69 $33.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.85 $37.71
Premium $4.86 $20.55 $41.10
Diesel $6.00 $25.37 $50.73

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 Lancaster and City of Manchester. The current time is 01:59:35.

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.