Origin
Lyndeborough, NH
Afternoon in Lyndeborough on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndeborough, NH to Manchester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
27.8 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndeborough, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lyndeborough, NH to Manchester, NH covers 27.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 101, NH 101, Center Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on State Route 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 Bridge Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 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 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 Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on McGregor Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
McGregor Street
9
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bridge Street
10
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 5.6 — 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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
Manchester, NH
Afternoon in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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?
27.8 mi in 48m, mostly highway — 11.2 mi of that is on State Route 101.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 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?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 101 and NH 101. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near North River Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lyndeborough, NH to Manchester, NH is easy. At 48m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.6 miles (North River Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.6 miles (North River Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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