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

The driving distance from Milton, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
51.52 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.3 mi
60.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.3 mi
Kilometers
60.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.52 mi
Kilometers
82.91 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Sat, May 2, 7:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-02T16:55
Arrive City of Manchester
Sat, May 2, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Milton
26 mi
00h 32m
To City of Manchester
25.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly 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 Milton and City of Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dawson Street

    147 m · 26 sec · Dawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    51 m · 11 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto White Mountain Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Mountain Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto NH 16, Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth, Rochester

    1472 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic

    1540 ft · 53 sec · Exit 12

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Exit 12

    135 m · 17 sec · Exit 12

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gonic Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bridge Street

    726 ft · 25 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 Milton 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
36 mi · 70%
Spaulding Turnpike
8.42 mi · 16%
Gonic Road
1.74 mi · 3%
Farmington Road
1.01 mi · 2%
White Mountain Highway
0.92 mi · 2%
I 93 North
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 32m from Milton
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Milton and 25.5 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 37.3 mi (60.03 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,614
Coordinates43.4098000, -70.9884000
Altitude137
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: Dawson Street (-70.988488, 43.409811)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $6.00 $10.91 $21.83

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 Milton and City of Manchester. The current time is 16:55:39.

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.