How far is Lancaster, NH from Derry Village, NH?

The driving distance from Lancaster, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.92 mi
02h 13m
Flight
111.1 mi
178.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.1 mi
Kilometers
178.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.92 mi
Kilometers
207.47 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-23T02:52
Arrive Derry Village
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Lancaster
64.4 mi
01h 06m
To Derry Village
64.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Derry Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Derry Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    868 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    585 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

    136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    49 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Derry Village.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 40%
Daniel Webster Highway
16.1 mi · 12%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 8%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 06m from Lancaster
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Derry Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Derry Village?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 64.4 miles from Lancaster and 64.5 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Derry Village.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 111.1 mi (178.8 km).

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#1 Lancaster

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates44.4889500, -71.5692500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
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#2 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.569525, 44.488937)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.28 $40.56
Premium $4.86 $22.10 $44.21
Diesel $6.00 $27.29 $54.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Derry Village. The current time is 02:52:10.

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.