Origin
Derry, NH
Morning in Derry on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Nashua, 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
25m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 12.2-mile drive between Derry, NH, and Nashua, NH, will only take about 26 minutes, making it an easy addition to any New Hampshire itinerary. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for local travel. The route is best suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. It's a local drive with frequent turns, so expect to be engaged with navigation. This journey stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Hampshire.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Derry Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Derry Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nashua Road
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Nashua, 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
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NH 102
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
6
Continue on NH 102; NH 3A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
7
Turn right onto NH 111
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ferry Street
8
Continue on NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
9
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
483 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — 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
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NH 101A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Nashua, NH
Morning in Nashua on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
20 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
25m 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 on this route. You'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, this isn't a high-speed transit; instead, it's a more intimate experience with local roads. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to speak of, emphasizing the continuous need for attention to your route. The character of the road remains consistently local throughout the short 26-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Nashua Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Derry, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 12.1 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Derry, NH
Full guide →Derry is a town in New Hampshire.
Arriving in Nashua, NH
Full guide →Nashua is a city in the southern part of New Hampshire. It is the state's second largest city behind Manchester with a population of about 88,000 (2016).
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 25m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Nashua Road. 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 12.1 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, 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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