Spanning 94.9 miles across the Northeast, this trip from Conway to Derry Village is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Since the entire route is contained within New Hampshire, you will find it highly manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Given the duration, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. With just one suggested stop along the way, it serves as an efficient transition between the northern and southern parts of the state.
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
47.4 miles from Conway, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
White Mountain Highway
40.2 mi
1h 1m
Calef Highway
17.3 mi
27m
Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi
19m
Chester Road
5.7 mi
10m
Raymond Road
4.2 mi
8m
NH 101
4 mi
4m
Derry Road
2.2 mi
4m
Gonic Road
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
White Mountain Highway
— 40.2 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, NH and Derry Village, NH.
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Start on NH 16; NH 113
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
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Continue on NH 16; NH 113
8.9 mi·13 min·White Mountain Highway
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Continue on NH 16
1.5 mi·2 min·Chocorua Mtn Highway
4
Continue on NH 16
31 mi·48 min·White Mountain Highway
5
Continue on NH 16
14 mi·19 min·Spaulding Turnpike
6
Take the exit onto Exit 12
0.3 mi·52 sec·Exit 12
Exit 12Toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic
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Keep slight right at fork onto Exit 12
443 ft·17 sec·Exit 12
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Merge onto NH 125
1.7 mi·3 min·Gonic Road
9
Continue on NH 125
7.7 mi·12 min·Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
165 ft·4 sec·Calef Highway
11
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi·14 min·Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto NH 101
4.0 mi·4 min·NH 101
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 5Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, FremontUse the slight right lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
1.1 mi·2 min·Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi·4 min·Chester Road
17
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi·8 min·Raymond Road
18
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi·4 min·Derry Road
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Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi·6 min·Chester Road
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Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
215 ft·4 sec·South Main Street
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Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
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Turn right
73 ft·5 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal preference. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 2.5-hour drive and keep your focus sharp on the winding local sections. Since fuel costs are modest at around $15, you can easily top off your tank near the start in Conway to avoid any mid-trip stress. Watch your speed closely as you transition between the highway portions of the Spaulding Turnpike and the slower local roads. This route’s primary benefit is its simplicity, so pack a light snack and enjoy the steady pace of the New Hampshire countryside.
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 47.4 miles from Conway, NH, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.2 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 21 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m
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 Conway, 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 Conway, NH
This is one driving day of about 94.9 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Conway, 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 White Mountain Highway for about 40.2 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 57.5 and 81.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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57.5 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|Exit 12
Take the exit onto Exit 12 toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic
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57.8 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|Exit 12
Keep slight right at fork onto Exit 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
76.9 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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81.2 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
5
81.6 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|NH 107 / Freetown Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.28 one way
$30.55 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.81
$33.62
premium
$4.86
$18.17
$36.35
diesel
$5.61
$20.95
$41.91
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Spaulding Turnpike
(14.4 mi)$1.01
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
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.5
0
$9.96
$4.56
Efficient EV
23.7
0
$8.30
$3.80
EV Truck/SUV
38
0
$13.29
$6.07
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Conway, NH
Night
in Conway on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Derry Village, NH
Night
in Derry Village on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Rochester, NH
47 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
26 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 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-focused experience rather than a high-speed interstate grind. With only 19% of your journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating White Mountain Highway, Calef Highway, and the Spaulding Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 40.2-mile run on White Mountain Highway, which dictates the pace for the first leg of your travel. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you will need to stay alert for frequent changes in road conditions and turns. It is a drive that requires more active steering and attention than a standard highway cruise.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.2 mi on White Mountain Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 57.5 miles in near Exit 12.
Driving Effort6/10
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 94.9 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 57.5 miles (Exit 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (Exit 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
910 ft140 ft
Total Climb
1,000 ft
Total Descent
1,214 ft
Highest Point
910 ft
~33.9 mi in
Elevation Range
770 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Conway, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Gonic and Fremont.
Gonic
57.5 mi in|~1h 26m|via Exit 12
Fremont
81.2 mi in|~2h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 94.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.2 miles on White Mountain Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.01 in tolls one way, starting with Spaulding 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. 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 57.5 miles (Exit 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (Exit 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry Village, NH before heading back.
