How far is Nashua, NH from Lyme, NH?

The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Lyme, NH is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
102.95 mi
02h 15m
Flight
80.02 mi
128.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.02 mi
Kilometers
128.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.95 mi
Kilometers
165.68 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyme
Sat, May 2, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Nashua
Sat, May 2, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashua
2026-05-02T00:25
Arrive Lyme
Sat, May 2, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashua
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
Warner
NH

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Nashua
51.4 mi
01h 07m
To Lyme
51.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Lyme.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Lyme.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2642 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    21.9 mi · 28 min · Everett Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

    1063 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Park Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lyme Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lyme Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lyme Road

    54 m · 11 sec · Lyme Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lyme Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Lyme Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lyme Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Dartmouth College Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Union Street

    1734 ft · 29 sec · Union Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    650 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    124 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto On the Common

    22 m · 3 sec · On the Common

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    98 m · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Lyme.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
56.8 mi · 55%
Everett Turnpike
28.8 mi · 28%
Lyme Road
6.5 mi · 6%
Dartmouth College Highway
3.11 mi · 3%
Hanover Street
2.95 mi · 3%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

56.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warner
01h 07m from Nashua
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nashua and Partly Sunny near Lyme.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Lyme?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Warner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Nashua and 51.5 miles from Lyme.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.32 one way or $28.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nashua and Partly Sunny near Lyme.

Stop Ideas Near Warner

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

43 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Lyme. Straight-line distance: 80.02 mi (128.78 km).

Nashua

#1 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Lyme

#2 Lyme

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,685
Coordinates43.8095100, -72.1559200
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Nashua (-71.46757, 42.76537)
End: Lyme (-72.15592, 43.80951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $14.32
Round trip
$28.64
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.32 $28.64
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.18 $32.36
Premium $4.86 $17.63 $35.27
Diesel $6.00 $21.77 $43.54

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashua and Lyme. The current time is 00:25:28.

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.