How far is Lyme, NH from Derry, NH?
The driving distance from Lyme, NH to Derry, NH is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyme and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyme and Derry.
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Start on the route
119 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1042 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
1747 ft · 30 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Dartmouth College Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway
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Continue on Lyme Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lyme Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road
24 m · 2 sec · Lyme Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lyme Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road
28 m · 5 sec · Lyme Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lyme Road
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Turn left onto North Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Park Street
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Continue on Lebanon Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
3 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street
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Turn left onto I 89 South, NH 10 South
1379 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
2896 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Nashua Road
2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road
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Continue on West Broadway
3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway
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Turn left
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyme and Derry.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 South
Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lyme 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 Lyme to Derry?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Newmarket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Lyme and 48.4 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lyme and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Newmarket
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newmarket.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyme and Derry. Straight-line distance: 76.5 mi (123.12 km).
#1 Lyme
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,685 |
| Coordinates | 43.8095100, -72.1559200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.20 | $30.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.57 | $33.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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