This 90.5-mile journey from Charlestown to Derry Village, New Hampshire, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 5 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with a manageable fuel cost estimated at $14. The route primarily utilizes NH 11 and I-93, offering a highway-focused experience. Given its relatively short distance and efficient path, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically within New Hampshire, making for a simple and direct excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Charlestown, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NH 11
32.3 mi
37m
State Route 11
9.4 mi
14m
I 93
7.7 mi
9m
Everett Turnpike
7.6 mi
8m
Claremont Road
7.4 mi
11m
John Stark Highway
4.6 mi
5m
Alan B Shepard Highway
4 mi
5m
Sunapee Street
2.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
NH 11
— 32.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on Sullivan Street
90 ft·2 sec·Sullivan Street
2
Continue on Sullivan Street
143 ft·7 sec·Sullivan Street
3
Turn right onto NH 12
0.2 mi·16 sec·North Main Street
4
Continue on NH 12
7.4 mi·11 min·Claremont Road
5
Continue on NH 11; NH 12
2.1 mi·3 min·Charlestown Road
6
Continue on NH 11; NH 12
0.8 mi·1 min·West Pleasant Street
7
Turn right onto Glidden Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Glidden Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto Broad Street
517 ft·13 sec·Broad Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi·15 sec·Broad Street
10
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·Washington Street
11
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·State Route 11
12
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
4.6 mi·5 min·John Stark Highway
13
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi·14 sec·Elm Street
14
Continue on Maple Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·Maple Street
15
Turn left onto Cross Street
472 ft·21 sec·Cross Street
16
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Canal Street
17
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
2.8 mi·6 min·Sunapee Street
18
Turn straight onto NH 11
2.5 mi·4 min·State Route 11
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Continue on NH 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·Route 11
20
Continue on NH 11
4.7 mi·7 min·State Route 11
21
Take the exit onto NH 11
32 mi·37 min·NH 11
22
Continue on I 89
2.6 mi·3 min·I 89
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
24
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi·6 min·Everett Turnpike
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
7.7 mi·9 min·I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.0 mi·5 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, BostonUse the slight left lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 5Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
30
Turn left onto NH 28
2.4 mi·5 min·Rockingham Road
31
Continue on NH 28
0.8 mi·1 min·Manchester Road
32
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
447 ft·26 sec·Tsienneto Road
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Pinkerton Street
34
Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Main Street
35
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
161 ft·4 sec·South Main Street
36
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
37
Turn right
73 ft·5 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 90.5-mile drive, starting your trip in the morning will likely allow you to avoid any potential midday traffic. Since it's a relatively short distance, you have plenty of flexibility for departure times and don't need to plan for extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $14 for the journey, and use the longest stretch of 32.3 miles on NH 11 as a good indicator for when you might want to ensure you have enough gas. There are no designated stops mentioned, so feel free to pull over as needed or push through to your destination efficiently.
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 45.2 miles from Charlestown, NH, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 1h 5m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry Village, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charlestown, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Charlestown, NH
This is one driving day of about 90.5 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Charlestown, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 11 for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 90.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.8 mi into trip|~16m in|NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
72.3 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
74.3 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
81.9 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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
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90.4 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
$14.57 one way
$29.14 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.03
$32.06
premium
$4.86
$17.33
$34.66
diesel
$5.61
$19.98
$39.96
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)$0.54
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
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.50
$4.34
Efficient EV
22.6
0
$7.92
$3.62
EV Truck/SUV
36.2
0
$12.67
$5.79
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Charlestown, NH
Night
in Charlestown on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Derry Village, NH
Night
in Derry Village on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
24 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 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that's about 66% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads like I-93. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.3 miles, which occurs on NH 11. While there are moments on state routes, the overall profile leans heavily towards a highway experience, allowing for consistent progress. This means you can anticipate a generally smooth and efficient drive, with fewer stops needed for traffic lights or complex intersections compared to a more rural route.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on NH 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 11 and State Route 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 90.5 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 10.8 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,139 ft235 ft
Total Climb
980 ft
Total Descent
1,116 ft
Highest Point
1,139 ft
~32.3 mi in
Elevation Range
905 ft
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 Charlestown, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
66 mi in|~1h 30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 90.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on NH 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 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 Village, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 10.8 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry Village, NH before heading back.
