Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Weare Corner, NH
Connor Scott McManus
Derry, NH to Weare Corner, NH is 38.7 miles and takes about 50m via I 495 and Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, offering a short, manageable drive. It's a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region, suitable for a quick transit or a component of a larger New England itinerary. You'll find the route primarily involves highway driving, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Loop Connector | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NH 107 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nashua Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| New Zealand Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 134 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,548 veh/hr typical · worst 4,257
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Weare Corner, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
Merge onto MA 213
Continue on MA 213
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto NH 107
Turn left onto New Zealand Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.3 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 1.1 and 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| premium | $5.30 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $9.41 | $18.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
1:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Weare Corner on Tuesday
Local time
1:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Sunny
63°F
Lawrence, MA
19 mi in
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 is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 52% of the total distance on highways like I 495. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 16.8 miles on I 495. You'll experience highway cruising for a significant portion before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a period of higher-speed travel followed by a change in pace as you move onto the local network.
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 around 1.1 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
211 ft
Total Descent
393 ft
Highest Point
315 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
262 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Derry, NH and Weare Corner, NH, road signs point toward Haverhill, Salisbury and Kingston.
Haverhill
Salisbury
Kingston
Founded 1827
Derry is a town in New Hampshire.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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