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Trip from Derry, NH to Littleton, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

112.6 mi

181 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in New Hampshire, United States

Derry, NH

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town in New Hampshire, United States

Littleton, NH

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Trip Overview

This 112.6-mile drive from Derry, NH to Littleton, NH is a manageable 2-hour and 12-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate a mix of major highways, including Styles Bridges Highway and the Everett Turnpike, before transitioning to the Franconia Notch Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this route offers a practical way to travel within New Hampshire. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting you'll encounter various road types. This trip is well-suited for a day excursion, allowing you to focus on the experience rather than logistics.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.3 miles from Derry, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Styles Bridges Highway 75.8 mi 1h 22m
Everett Turnpike 10.2 mi 12m
Franconia Notch Parkway 7.7 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
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 75.8 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Littleton, 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

49 mi · 52 min · Styles Bridges Highway
14

Continue on I 93

7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
15

Continue on I 93

10 mi · 10 min · Styles Bridges Highway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41 Toward NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield
17

Turn straight onto Cottage Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cottage Street
18

At end of road, turn right onto NH 116

47 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
19

Arrive at destination

NH 116

Trip Plan

Given this route's relatively short duration of 2 hours and 12 minutes, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider an early morning start to maximize your daylight hours or a mid-morning departure to avoid peak commute times. With no specific stops recommended, you can decide on breaks as needed. Pay attention to the transitions between Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, and Franconia Notch Parkway, as these indicate changes in the driving environment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the $18 estimate is helpful, but local stations can vary.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.3 miles from Derry, NH, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.8 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 25 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.3 miles or 1h 7m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Littleton, 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 112.6 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Derry, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 75.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, NH

56 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

Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Derry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 88.5

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16037453463

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, New Hampshire

2.5 mi

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 88.5

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16037453463

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.5

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16037454899

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $30 to $50 mile 8

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.1

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.1

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Expensive mile 8

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

The Country Loon Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 8

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16034881874

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 112.6

Littleton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 24.1

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 16.1

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 48.3

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Londonderry, New Hampshire

+18668167584

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 16.1

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8

Manchester, New Hampshire

+18336322778

Visit website

Flume Gorge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 96.5

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Clark's Bears

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 88.5

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458913

Visit website

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 96.5

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Artist's Bluff Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 104.6

Franconia, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 8

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 8

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Kirkwood Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 64.4

Holderness, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16039687194

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 16.1

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 111.7 — 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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 102 / West Broadway

Turn right onto NH 102 / West Broadway

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
111.7 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 41 Toward NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.13 one way

$36.25 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $19.94 $39.89
premium $4.86 $21.56 $43.12
diesel $5.61 $24.86 $49.72

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

$18

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.8 0 $11.82 $5.40
Efficient EV 28.2 0 $9.85 $4.50
EV Truck/SUV 45 0 $15.76 $7.21

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

9:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Littleton, NH

Night in Littleton on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Bristol, NH

56 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

3 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 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 112.6-mile trip. While 22% of the journey is on highways, the character leans towards more varied road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.8 miles on Styles Bridges Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel. As you progress, the route will likely shift between faster highway sections and more intricate local roads, requiring your attention. This changing road personality means you'll experience a dynamic driving experience throughout the roughly 2-hour journey.

Only 22% 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: 75.8 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 Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,703 ft 223 ft

Total Climb

1,738 ft

Total Descent

1,195 ft

Highest Point

1,703 ft

~96.5 mi in

Elevation Range

1,480 ft

Notable High Points

1,703 ft at ~96.5 miles +667 ft prominence

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 Littleton, 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 2h 12m. Total distance: 112.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.8 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; near the start (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Littleton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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