How far is Lee, NH from Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Lee, NH to Manchester, NH is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Manchester.
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Start on the route
32 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Mast Road
38 m · 4 sec · Mast Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mast Road
82 m · 8 sec · Mast Road
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Continue on North River Road
3 mi · 6 min · North River Road
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Continue on Lee Hill Road
1843 ft · 45 sec · Lee Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calef Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Calef Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1527 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
2222 ft · 57 sec
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Turn slight right
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Wellington Road
1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee and Manchester.
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.
Calef Highway
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee to Manchester?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Lee and 14.5 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 24.05 mi (38.71 km).
#1 Lee
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 43.1231400, -71.0114500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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