How far is Londonderry, NH from Lancaster, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Lancaster, NH is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
129.28 mi
02h 45m
Flight
112.62 mi
181.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.62 mi
Kilometers
181.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.28 mi
Kilometers
208.05 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Londonderry
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 Londonderry
64.6 mi
01h 22m
To Lancaster
64.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry and Lancaster.

  1. 1

    Start on Mammoth Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Lane

    699 ft · 31 sec · Smith Lane

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Rockingham Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 93 North

    2701 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  14. 14

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    868 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 51%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 8%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 8%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
I 93 North
7.6 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 22m from Londonderry
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Londonderry and Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Londonderry to Lancaster?

The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 64.6 miles from Londonderry and 64.6 miles from Lancaster.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Londonderry and Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster.

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 Londonderry and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 112.62 mi (181.25 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

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

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lancaster

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates44.4889500, -71.5692500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Lancaster (-71.56925, 44.48895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
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
4.56 gal
17.27 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.12 gal · 34.54 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.32 $40.65
Premium $4.86 $22.15 $44.30
Diesel $6.00 $27.35 $54.69

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 Londonderry and Lancaster. The current time is 01:23:20.

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.