How far is Manchester, NH from Lisbon, NH?
The driving distance from Manchester, NH to Lisbon, NH is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Lisbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Lisbon.
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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
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 18, NH 116, NH 117, NH 142: Franconia, Sugar Hill
851 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Wallace Hill Road
138 m · 9 sec · Wallace Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2548 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road
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Continue on Route 117
1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117
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Continue on Sugar Hill Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
17 m · 2 sec · Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Lisbon.
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
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Lisbon?
The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Manchester and 53.3 miles from Lisbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 87.18 mi (140.3 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 Lisbon
Town in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 1,587 |
| Coordinates | 44.2134000, -71.9109200 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lisbon (-71.91092, 44.2134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.83 | $29.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.27 | $36.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
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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