Trip from Derry, NH to Lyme, NH

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

96.5 mi

155 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 57m ★

6 AM

2h 6m

8 AM

2h 24m

10 AM

2h 13m

12 PM

2h 11m

3 PM

2h 13m

5 PM

2h 23m

8 PM

2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Derry, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Derry, NH to Lyme, NH covers 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, I 93, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.1 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

48.3 miles from Derry, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 96.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and I 93. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.1 miles on I 89.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 96.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

10.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 93

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

24.3 mi into trip | ~30m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...

24.8 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...

81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

Towns Along This Route

Between Derry, NH and Lyme, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont and Hanover.

Plymouth

10.2 mi in | ~14m | via I 93

White River Junction Vermont

24.3 mi in | ~30m

Hanover

81.1 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 89	56.1 mi	1h 5m
I 93	7.1 mi	8m
Everett Turnpike	7 mi	8m
Lyme Road	6.5 mi	10m
Alan B Shepard Highway	5.7 mi	7m
Dartmouth College Highway	3.1 mi	4m
Hanover Street	2.9 mi	5m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway	2.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 89 — 56.1 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Lyme, NH.

Start on the route

79 ft · 11 sec · the route

Turn left

105 ft · 10 sec

Turn right onto West Broadway

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Broadway

Continue on Nashua Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Nashua Road

Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

2.3 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

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

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

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

0.2 mi · 43 sec · I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Merge slight left

56 mi · 1 hr 5 min

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

0.2 mi · 36 sec · NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

Turn right onto Hanover Street

2.9 mi · 5 min · Hanover Street

Continue on Lebanon Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street

Turn slight right onto South Park Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Park Street

Turn right onto Lyme Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lyme Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lyme Road

177 ft · 11 sec · Lyme Road

Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lyme Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road

75 ft · 2 sec · Lyme Road

Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · Lyme Road

Continue on Dartmouth College Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Dartmouth College Highway

Continue on Union Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Union Street

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

407 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto On the Common

72 ft · 3 sec · On the Common

Turn slight left

322 ft · 23 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 48.3 miles from Derry, NH, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.3 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyme, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Derry, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Derry, NH

This is one driving day of about 96.5 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Derry, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 56.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.3 mi from Derry, NH · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

48 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Derry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lyme, NH

The final approach into Lyme, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lyme, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.45 one way

$30.90 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$16.93	$33.87
premium	$4.83	$18.34	$36.69
diesel	$5.64	$21.44	$42.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29	$10.13	$4.63
Efficient EV	24.1	$8.44	$3.86
EV Truck/SUV	38.6	$13.51	$6.18

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Derry, NH

Late night in Derry on Monday

Local time

5:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lyme, NH

Late night in Lyme on Monday

Local time

5:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 6m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Derry, NH to Lyme, NH covers 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 89, I 93, Everett Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Derry, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Derry, NH and Lyme, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont and Hanover.

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