Origin
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Auburn, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Auburn, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, efficient transit between Derry and Auburn, New Hampshire, this 9.9-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of roughly $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate the Northeast corridor. Because the entire journey is local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex itinerary planning. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 28 Bypass | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Wilson's Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Chester Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Crystal Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Tsienneto Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Londonderry Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hooksett Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 28 Bypass
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Auburn, NH.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
105 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left onto NH 102
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Broadway
4
Turn left onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Crystal Avenue
5
Turn right onto Tsienneto Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tsienneto Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 28 Bypass
7
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Londonderry Turnpike
8
Turn right onto Wilson's Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilson's Crossing Road
9
Turn left onto NH 121
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
10
Arrive at destination
Hooksett Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.8 — 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
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 102 / West Broadway
Turn left onto NH 102 / West Broadway
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 28 / Crystal Avenue
Turn left onto NH 28 / Crystal Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Tsienneto Road
Turn right onto Tsienneto Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / Route 28 Bypass
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass / Route 28 Bypass
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Auburn, NH
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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
20m 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will navigate exclusively on local roads like West Broadway, Crystal Avenue, and Tsienneto Road, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the experience is defined by frequent adjustments and navigating the local infrastructure. The road maintains a consistent, technical feel from start to finish, reflecting its character as a short-distance regional connector. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape throughout the entire 20-minute duration.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Route 28 Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 28 / Crystal Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Derry, NH
Full guide →Derry is a town in New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Route 28 Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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; near the start (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 28 / Crystal Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, 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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