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

The driving distance from Lyndeborough, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
32.16 mi
00h 48m
Flight
17.12 mi
27.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.12 mi
Kilometers
27.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.76 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lyndeborough
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndeborough
2026-04-19T00:50
Arrive City of Manchester
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndeborough
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
Amherst
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Lyndeborough
13.9 mi
00h 24m
To City of Manchester
18.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    5.6 mi · 12 min · Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 101

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Granite Street

    2336 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Canal Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Auburn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Auburn Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Street

    83 m · 17 sec · Belmont Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
17.6 mi · 55%
Center Road
5.57 mi · 17%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 5%
West Auburn Street
1.02 mi · 3%
North River Road
0.83 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 101

Continue on State Route 101

11.2 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 24m from Lyndeborough
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lyndeborough and Rain Showers Likely near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Lyndeborough and 18.2 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lyndeborough and Rain Showers Likely near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

40 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

45 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndeborough and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.56 km).

Lyndeborough

#1 Lyndeborough

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,730
Coordinates42.9075800, -71.7664600
Altitude269
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: Center Road (-71.766711, 42.907486)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.08 $10.16
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $6.00 $6.84 $13.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndeborough and City of Manchester. The current time is 00:50:27.

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.