Origin
Lyndeborough, NH
Morning in Lyndeborough on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndeborough, NH to City of Manchester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndeborough, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
City of Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 27.9-mile drive from Lyndeborough to the City of Manchester, New Hampshire, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 50 minutes. It's designed as a straightforward day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $4. The route primarily utilizes State Route 101 and NH 101, offering a focused experience. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This drive is a convenient way to connect two points within the Northeast region of New Hampshire, perfect for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 101 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| NH 101 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Center Road | 5.6 mi | 12m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| West Auburn Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 101
— 11.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndeborough, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
1
Start on Center Road
5.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Road
2
Turn right onto North River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North River Road
3
Continue on NH 101
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 101
4
Continue on NH 101
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boynton Street
6
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on Granite Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Canal Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on West Auburn Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Auburn Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Street
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
Belmont Street
11
Turn left onto Summer Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summer Street
12
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North River Road
Turn right onto North River Road
Navigation decision point
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Canal Street
Turn right onto Canal Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
27.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Belmont Street
At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Summer Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Manchester, NH
Morning in City of Manchester on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll find this drive is largely highway-focused, with 63% of the journey on faster roads like State Route 101 and NH 101. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles along State Route 101, allowing for a good rhythm. While mostly highway, there are also sections on Center Road, which may offer a slightly different feel. The road character is predominantly geared towards efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on State Route 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 101 and NH 101. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near North River Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (North River Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on State Route 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (North River Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (Belmont Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Manchester, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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