How far is Lempster, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Lempster, NH to Derry, NH is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
66.57 mi
01h 19m
Flight
50.98 mi
82.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.98 mi
Kilometers
82.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.57 mi
Kilometers
107.14 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Lempster
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lempster
2026-04-23T06:30
Arrive Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lempster
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Lempster
33.2 mi
00h 39m
To Derry
33.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Lempster and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lempster and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pitkin Road

    43 m · 11 sec · North Pitkin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lempster Street

    2753 ft · 1 min · Lempster Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lempster Mountain Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    2896 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 36%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 11%
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
5.44 mi · 8%
North Main Street
4.48 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 39m from Lempster
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lempster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lempster to Derry?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Lempster and 33.4 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lempster and Derry. Straight-line distance: 50.98 mi (82.05 km).

Lempster

#1 Lempster

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Population1,177
Coordinates43.2384100, -72.2106400
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pitkin Road (-72.210345, 43.238441)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 Lempster and Derry. The current time is 06:30:02.

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.