Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Laconia, NH
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Derry to Laconia is 54.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Styles Bridges Highway and I 93, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick getaway. You'll spend a good portion of the time on the interstate, making it an efficient way to get where you're going. Consider this if you're looking for a simple, direct journey to your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Laconia Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Laconia, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
Continue on US 3; NH 11
Continue on NH 11A; US 3 Business
Turn left onto Fair Street
Continue on New Salem Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.77 one way
$17.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.44 | $20.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Derry on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Laconia on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 32% of it being highway driving. You can expect about 18 miles on Styles Bridges Highway as one of the longer, uninterrupted stretches. The route transitions from local roads to faster-paced highway travel. The overall feel is practical and efficient, designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary detours. You'll likely encounter a blend of suburban and more open highway scenery as you progress.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Derry, NH and Laconia, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Tilton.
Plymouth
Tilton
Derry is a town in New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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