Origin
Lyndeborough, NH
Morning in Lyndeborough on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndeborough, NH to Derry Village, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndeborough, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
Spanning 36.9 miles, this drive from Lyndeborough to Derry Village takes approximately 53 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget about $6 for fuel to cover the trip. Navigating through the Northeast, you will primarily use North River Road, State Route 101, and I-93 South. Because the route is relatively short and efficient, it works well for a quick transition between these two New Hampshire communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 101 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| NH 101 | 11 mi | 16m |
| Center Road | 5.6 mi | 12m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 293 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Manchester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 101
— 11.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndeborough, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on Center Road
5.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Road
2
Turn right onto North River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North River Road
3
Continue on NH 101
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 101
4
Continue on NH 101
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the exit onto NH 101
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7
Continue on I 293
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293
8
Merge onto I 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
Turn left onto NH 28
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rockingham Road
12
Continue on NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
13
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
447 ft
·
26 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
15
Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right
73 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Lyndeborough, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 28.6 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
28.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward NH 28: North Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Tsienneto Road
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Derry Village, NH
Morning in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Milford, NH
18 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Lyndeborough. This route features no highway stretches, requiring you to stay alert through various local road transitions rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. You will find that the personality of the road remains consistent, favoring technical turns over long, straightaways. Since there are no major highway segments, you can anticipate a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a steady, winding pace as you make your way toward Derry Village.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on State Route 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 101 and NH 101. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in.
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 36.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.6 miles: 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.
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 Lyndeborough, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
28.6 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on State Route 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Derry Village, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry Village, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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