Origin
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Ashland, 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 18m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry, NH
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Ashland, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from southern New Hampshire, the 65.3-mile journey from Derry to Ashland is an efficient trek. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via West Broadway, Nashua Road, and I-93 North as you head into the heart of the state. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an affordable way to transition from the more populated southern regions into the North Country. Because the travel time is relatively short, you won't need to worry about an overnight split, allowing you to maximize your time at the destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 36.2 mi | 39m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 36.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Ashland, NH.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn right onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
4
Continue on NH 102
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Nashua Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 93
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
8
Continue on I 93
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
11
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 24
Toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
15
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn slight right onto US 3; NH 25
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
17
Continue on US 3; NH 25
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on NH 132
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
NH 132
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Derry, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
6
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 24
Toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
5
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Ashland, NH
Late night in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Webster, NH
33 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate away from Derry. While the route eventually utilizes I-93 North, the initial segments rely on local roads that provide a more hands-on driving experience than a standard interstate cruise. You will find that the character of the road shifts significantly as you transition from local surface streets onto the primary highway. Since this trip is composed entirely of local roads and highway segments, you should be ready for frequent changes in speed and traffic patterns. It is an engaging drive that keeps you alert through every curve and intersection along the 65.3-mile path.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.2 mi on Styles Bridges 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 65.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Derry, NH to Ashland, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.2 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 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 Ashland, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashland, 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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