Origin
Alton, NH
Morning in Alton on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alton, 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 22m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alton, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
Alton, NH to Derry Village, NH is 47.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via NH 28, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes highway conditions, making it a quick and efficient journey. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss, keeping travel time and fuel costs low.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 28 | 20 mi | 31m |
| Londonderry Turnpike | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Hooksett Road | 5.4 mi | 11m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Route 28 Bypass | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 28
— 20 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on this road
336 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
NH 28
4
Continue on NH 28
20 mi
·
31 min
·
NH 28
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
6
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
7
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
8
Continue on NH 28
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 3; NH 28
5.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Londonderry Turnpike
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
Londonderry Turnpike
13
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Londonderry Turnpike
14
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 28 Bypass
15
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
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
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Alton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 28
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NH 28 / Suncook Valley Highway
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 / Suncook Valley Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
$7.70 one way
$15.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Londonderry Turnpike
(9.1 mi)
$0.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 22m 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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 70% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on NH 28, which constitutes the longest uninterrupted stretch at 20 miles. The experience is largely one of steady progress, with the majority of the journey characterized by highway driving. While the specific road conditions might vary slightly, the overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding, scenic byways.
70% 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: 20 mi on NH 28.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 28 and Londonderry Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NH 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.4 miles (NH 28 / Suncook Valley Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on NH 28. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.64 in tolls one way, starting with Londonderry Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.1 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NH 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.4 miles (NH 28 / Suncook Valley Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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