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Trip from Derry, NH to Milan, NH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

149.3 mi

240 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m

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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Downtown Milan, NH, NH

Milan, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Derry, NH to Milan, NH covers 149.3 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, US 3, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.7 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

74.6 miles from Derry, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Styles Bridges Highway 65.7 mi 1h 11m
US 3 10.4 mi 16m
Everett Turnpike 10.2 mi 12m
Gorham Hill Road 9.1 mi 12m
Franconia Notch Parkway 7.7 mi 12m
I 93 7.1 mi 8m
Owls Head Highway 6.1 mi 9m
Alan B Shepard Highway 5.7 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 65.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Traffic on I-93

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 70 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,027 veh/hr typical · worst 3,664

Quietest

2 AM

~112 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

27×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Milan, NH.

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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

Take the exit onto US 3

10 mi · 16 min · US 3
Exit 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on US 3

2.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto NH 115

3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 115
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on NH 115

6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway
19

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway
20

Continue on US 2

9.1 mi · 12 min · Gorham Hill Road
21

Continue on US 2

1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
22

Turn sharp left onto NH 16

3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street
23

Continue on NH 16

1.3 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue
24

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 16

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
25

Continue on NH 16

1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
26

Continue on NH 16

2.6 mi · 6 min · Riverside Drive
27

Continue on NH 16

3.4 mi · 5 min · Milan Road
28

Turn right

83 ft · 6 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.6 miles from Derry, NH, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 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 33 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.6 miles or 1h 26m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milan, 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 149.3 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 65.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Franconia, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franconia, NH

75 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

East Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laconia, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.6 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 65.7 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

Near the start, short detour

First break · 14min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16037454899

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gorham, New Hampshire

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hooksett, NH

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Gorham, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

RED E Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Gorham, New Hampshire

Flume Gorge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

Moose Brook State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Gorham, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16034663860

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Artist's Bluff Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Franconia, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tarbin Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Franklin, New Hampshire

+16039343518

Visit website

Kirkwood Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Holderness, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16039687194

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 136.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
8
101.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | US 3

Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
5
114 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | NH 115 / State Route 115

Turn right onto NH 115 / State Route 115

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
136.2 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | NH 16 / Main Street

Turn sharp left onto NH 16 / Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.87 one way

$49.74 round trip

$4.23/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.70 $27.60 $55.19
premium $5.07 $29.78 $59.56
diesel $5.60 $32.91 $65.82

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

$25

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.8 0 $15.68 $7.17
Efficient EV 37.3 0 $13.06 $5.97
EV Truck/SUV 59.7 0 $20.90 $9.56

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Derry, NH

Late night in Derry on Wednesday

Local time

2:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Rain Showers

0 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Destination

Milan, NH

Late night in Milan on Wednesday

Local time

2:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

74°F

Franconia, NH

75 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

18 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

3h 21m 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?

149.3 mi in 3h 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.7 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

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 149.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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; at 101.6 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,588 ft 280 ft

Total Climb

2,120 ft

Total Descent

1,268 ft

Highest Point

1,588 ft

~117.3 mi in

Elevation Range

1,309 ft

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 Milan, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Lancaster.

Plymouth

10.2 mi in | ~14m | via I 93

Lancaster

101.6 mi in | ~1h 59m | via US 3

About the Cities

Starting in Derry, NH

Full guide →

Founded 1827

Derry is a town in New Hampshire.

Top landmarks

  • • East Derry — town in New Hampshire
  • • Robert Frost Farm — National Historic Landmark
  • • Adams Memorial Building — United States historic place

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 3h 21m. Total distance: 149.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.7 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Milan, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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: 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; at 101.6 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Milan, NH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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