How far is Manchester, NH from Lincoln, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Lincoln, NH is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Lincoln.
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Start on Bridge Street
2305 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
3064 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Salmon Street
874 ft · 17 sec · West Salmon Street
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Continue on Amoskeag Bridge
865 ft · 23 sec · Amoskeag Bridge
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Continue on Amoskeag Street
869 ft · 21 sec · Amoskeag Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amoskeag Rotary
55 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
5.2 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
44.9 mi · 48 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
1539 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Kancamagus Highway
84 m · 16 sec · Kancamagus Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
627 ft · 27 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Lincoln.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
44.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Manchester and 40.3 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton
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 Sanbornton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 73.35 mi (118.04 km).
#1 Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 112,546 |
| Coordinates | 42.9956400, -71.4547900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,775 |
| Coordinates | 44.0456200, -71.6700800 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-71.67008, 44.04562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
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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