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

The driving distance from Lyme, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
86.81 mi
01h 36m
Flight
67.27 mi
108.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.27 mi
Kilometers
108.26 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.81 mi
Kilometers
139.7 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Lyme
Sat, May 2, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyme
2026-05-02T00:31
Arrive City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyme
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
Sutton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Lyme
43.4 mi
00h 48m
To City of Manchester
43.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    119 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1042 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Street

    1747 ft · 30 sec · Union Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dartmouth College Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lyme Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lyme Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Lyme Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lyme Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road

    28 m · 5 sec · Lyme Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lyme Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Park Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hanover Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 89 South, NH 10 South

    1379 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2501 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    671 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyme 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
56.2 mi · 65%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 9%
Lyme Road
6.49 mi · 7%
I 93 South
4.96 mi · 6%
Dartmouth College Highway
3.11 mi · 4%
Hanover Street
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
00h 48m from Lyme
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lyme and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Lyme and 43.4 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, 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 Sutton.

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Claremont

35 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

36 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyme and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 67.27 mi (108.26 km).

Lyme

#1 Lyme

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,685
Coordinates43.8095100, -72.1559200
Altitude166
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: (-72.155414, 43.809605)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.14
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.07 $24.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $4.86 $14.87 $29.73
Diesel $6.00 $18.35 $36.70

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 Lyme and City of Manchester. The current time is 00:31:53.

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.