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Bow Bog, NH
Late night in Bow Bog on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Trip from Bow Bog, NH to Derry, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bow Bog, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across New Hampshire, this 22.2-mile journey from Bow Bog to Derry is an ideal day trip. Expect to spend about 33 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly efficient route for those traveling within the Northeast region. You will primarily utilize I-93, the Alan B. Shepard Highway, and the Everett Turnpike to complete the transit. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, this trip is very budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Because the entire route can be covered in less than an hour, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two points in the state with minimal logistical stress.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Everett Turnpike | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Bow Bog Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nashua Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bow Bog, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bow Bog Road
2
Continue on Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Pine Street
3
Turn left onto Brandywine Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Brandywine Drive
4
Turn left onto Springer Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Springer Road
5
Turn right
266 ft
·
19 sec
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 93 South
7
Merge onto I 93
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
12
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
14
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
17
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m 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.
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
6
20.5 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.19
Everett Turnpike
(2.7 mi)
$0.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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, NH
Late night in Derry on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
23 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
33m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile that balances high-speed transit with local connectivity. You will find that highway driving accounts for 47% of your journey, providing a steady pace for nearly half of the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.7-mile segment on I-93, which allows for consistent cruising before you transition onto the Alan B. Shepard Highway and the Everett Turnpike. While the road is not overly technical, the shift between interstate and local infrastructure requires you to stay alert as you navigate toward your destination. Overall, the experience feels like a standard New Hampshire commute, prioritizing efficiency and directness over winding scenic detours.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
462 ft
241 ft
Total Climb
410 ft
Total Descent
516 ft
Highest Point
462 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
221 ft
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.
Between Bow Bog, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 93
Londonderry
20.5 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on I 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.19 in tolls one way, starting with Everett 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.
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, 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 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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