Trip from Lancaster, NH to Derry, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

129.6 mi

208 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 33m ★

6 AM

2h 44m

8 AM

3h 5m

10 AM

2h 51m

12 PM

2h 49m

3 PM

2h 52m

5 PM

3h 4m

8 PM

2h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lancaster, NH to Derry, NH covers 129.6 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.86 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

64.8 miles from Lancaster, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 129.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 129.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 110.6 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 110.6 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.2 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

110.6 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

112.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

120.2 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

127.8 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

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

Exit 4 Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

128.3 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Lancaster, NH to Derry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

112.6 mi in | ~2h 20m | via I 93

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	51.3 mi	55m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway	15.4 mi	17m
Everett Turnpike	10.9 mi	13m
US 3	8.2 mi	13m
Daniel Webster Highway	7.9 mi	11m
I 93	7.7 mi	9m
Prospect Street	6.3 mi	9m
US Route 3 North	6.1 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 51.3 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 2; US 3

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street

Turn slight right onto US 3

6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

Continue on US 3

2.0 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

Continue on US 3; NH 116

467 ft · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

Continue on US 3

2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

Continue on US 3

6.1 mi · 8 min · US Route 3 North

Continue on US Route 3 South

459 ft · 14 sec · US Route 3 South

Turn slight right onto US 3

1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

Continue on US 3

7.8 mi · 11 min · Daniel Webster Highway

Take the ramp onto US 3

8.2 mi · 13 min · US 3

Continue on I 93

51 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

15 mi · 17 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 93

Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

4.4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

Continue on I 93

2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

Keep slight left at fork

131 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto NH 102

0.6 mi · 1 min · Nashua Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 102

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Broadway

Turn left

105 ft · 9 sec

Turn right

78 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at 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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 64.8 miles from Lancaster, NH, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 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 29 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.8 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, NH

This is one driving day of about 129.6 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lancaster, NH.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 51.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.8 mi from Lancaster, NH · 1h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, NH

65 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

Franconia, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Lancaster, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Derry, NH

The final approach into Derry, 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 Derry, 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

$20.86 one way

$41.73 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$22.96	$45.91
premium	$4.86	$24.82	$49.64
diesel	$5.61	$28.61	$57.23

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.9	$13.61	$6.22
Efficient EV	32.4	$11.34	$5.18
EV Truck/SUV	51.8	$18.14	$8.29

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lancaster, NH

Evening in Lancaster on Thursday

Local time

5:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry, NH

Evening in Derry on Thursday

Local time

5:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

32°F

Lincoln, NH

65 mi in

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

27 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

2h 43m 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 Lancaster, NH to Derry, NH covers 129.6 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Lancaster, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.86 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Lancaster, NH to Derry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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Trip from Lancaster, NH to Derry, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Derry, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lancaster, NH

Derry, NH

Same local time

27 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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