Derry to Bartlett is 122.1 miles and takes about 2 hours 40 minutes via Styles Bridges Highway and Kancamagus Highway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, taking you from the Northeast region toward another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive with frequent turns, suggesting a more engaged experience than a simple highway cruise. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility.
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
61 miles from Derry, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Bartlett, NH.
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Start on this road
78 ft·10 sec·this road
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Turn left
105 ft·9 sec
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Turn right onto NH 102
0.6 mi·1 min·West Broadway
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Continue on NH 102
0.3 mi·43 sec·Nashua Road
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, ConcordUse the right lane.
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Merge onto I 93
2.3 mi·2 min·Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Continue on I 93
1.0 mi·1 min·Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on I 93
5.7 mi·7 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.1 mi·8 min·I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi·12 min·Everett Turnpike
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Continue on I 93
17 mi·19 min·Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·46 sec·Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on I 93
45 mi·48 min·Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 32Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
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Turn left onto NH 112
275 ft·16 sec·Kancamagus Highway
Use the left lane.
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Continue on NH 112
1.3 mi·3 min·Main Street
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Continue on NH 112
22 mi·36 min·Kancamagus Highway
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Turn left onto Bear Notch Road
8.9 mi·16 min·Bear Notch Road
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Turn left onto US 302
63 ft·2 sec·Main Street
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Turn right
106 ft·7 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 40 minute drive time and the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, consider departing mid-morning to allow for a leisurely start and arrive in Bartlett with ample daylight. While the drive is manageable in one day, the longest stretch is over 60 miles, so plan for a brief stop around the halfway point for fuel or a quick stretch. The total fuel cost is estimated at $20, which is quite economical, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the frequent turns are a defining feature of this particular route.
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 61 miles from Derry, NH, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 27 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Derry, 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 Derry, NH
This is one driving day of about 122.1 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Derry, 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 Styles Bridges Highway for about 61.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 90.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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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
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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
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89.8 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
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90.1 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway
Turn left onto NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.66 one way
$39.31 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$21.63
$43.25
premium
$4.86
$23.38
$46.76
diesel
$5.61
$26.96
$53.92
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
EV Truck/SUV
48.8
0
$17.09
$7.81
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 18, 2026
Origin
Derry, NH
Night
in Derry on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bartlett, NH
Night
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Plymouth, NH
61 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
2 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 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a predominantly straight path. Only 14% of the journey is on highways, so much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.6 miles on Styles Bridges Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before resuming the turn-heavy profile. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation and road conditions.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.6 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 11 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; 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.
Between Derry, NH and Bartlett, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Lincoln.
Plymouth
10.2 mi in|~14m|via I 93
Lincoln
89.8 mi in|~1h 43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 122.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 61.6 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 Bartlett, NH before heading back.
