How far is Lancaster, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Lancaster, NH to Manchester, NH is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
118.36 mi
02h 01m
Flight
103.33 mi
166.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.33 mi
Kilometers
166.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.36 mi
Kilometers
190.48 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
59.5 mi
01h 00m
To Manchester
58.8 mi
01h 00m

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
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and 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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  20. 20

    Continue on McGregor Street

    977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 43%
Daniel Webster Highway
16.1 mi · 14%
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 13%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 13%
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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 00m from Lancaster
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 59.5 miles from Lancaster and 58.8 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Mostly Sunny near 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.

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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 Lancaster and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 103.33 mi (166.3 km).

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#1 Lancaster

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.569525, 44.488937)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $16.49
Round trip
$32.98
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.49 $32.98
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.86 $20.31 $40.61
Diesel $6.00 $25.07 $50.13

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 Manchester. The current time is 06:00:02.

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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.