How far is Lyme, NH from Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Lyme, NH to Manchester, NH is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyme and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyme and Manchester.
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Start on the route
119 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1042 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
1747 ft · 30 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Dartmouth College Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway
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Continue on Lyme Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lyme Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road
24 m · 2 sec · Lyme Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lyme Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road
28 m · 5 sec · Lyme Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lyme Road
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Turn left onto North Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Park Street
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Continue on Lebanon Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
3 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street
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Turn left onto I 89 South, NH 10 South
1379 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Eddy Road
1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road
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Continue on McGregor Street
977 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 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 Lyme and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lyme 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 Lyme to Manchester?
The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 miles from Lyme and 42.3 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lyme and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
Tilton, New Hampshire
Claremont
Concord, New Hampshire
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyme and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 66.34 mi (106.76 km).
#1 Lyme
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,685 |
| Coordinates | 43.8095100, -72.1559200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.62 | $29.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
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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