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Trip from Derry, NH to Woodstock, NH

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

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

85.8 mi

138 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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

town in New Hampshire, United States

Derry, NH

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Downtown Woodstock, NH, NH

Woodstock, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

This 85.8-mile journey from Derry, NH, to Woodstock, NH, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes Styles Bridges Highway and the Everett Turnpike before merging onto I-93. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this drive offers a budget-friendly way to explore the Northeast region. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a more engaging experience than a pure interstate cruise. Given its duration, it's an ideal option for a spontaneous day trip or a relaxed start to a longer adventure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

42.9 miles from Derry, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Styles Bridges Highway 55.5 mi 1h
Everett Turnpike 10.2 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
Daniel Webster Highway 1.7 mi 3m
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway 1 mi 1m
Sen Styles Bridges Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 55.5 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

39 mi · 41 min · Styles Bridges Highway
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 30 Toward US 3: Woodstock, Thornton
15

Turn left onto US 3

1.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
16

Arrive at destination

US 3

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 41 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with this route. You can easily depart in the morning and be at your destination with plenty of time for activities. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed, keeping in mind the fuel cost is around $14. A specific tip for this route: pay attention to the transitions between Styles Bridges Highway, the Everett Turnpike, and I-93, as these can indicate changes in speed limits and road conditions. Since it's a shorter drive, you can afford to leave a little later and still arrive comfortably.

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 42.9 miles from Derry, NH, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.5 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 19 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.9 miles or 52m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodstock, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Derry, NH

This is one driving day of about 85.8 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 55.5 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

43 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

South Hooksett, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Webster, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.9 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 12.3

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 12.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.7

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 24.5

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 18.4

Hooksett, NH

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 18.4

Hooksett, 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

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 49

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12.3

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12.3

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 6.1

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 12.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 12.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Kirkwood Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 67.4

Holderness, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16039687194

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 12.3

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Tarbin Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 42.9

Franklin, New Hampshire

+16039343518

Visit website

Clark's Bears

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 85.8

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458913

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.7 — 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
83.7 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 3: Woodstock, Thornton

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

Exit 30 Toward US 3: Woodstock, Thornton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.81 one way

$27.62 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.20 $30.39
premium $4.86 $16.43 $32.86
diesel $5.61 $18.94 $37.89

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

$14

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.7 0 $9.01 $4.12
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.51 $3.43
EV Truck/SUV 34.3 0 $12.01 $5.49

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 16, 2026

Origin

Derry, NH

Night in Derry on Saturday

Local time

10:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodstock, NH

Night in Woodstock on Saturday

Local time

10:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Bristol, NH

43 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

1h 41m 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?

Expect a drive that's about 20% highway, meaning you'll encounter a good mix of faster sections and more winding local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 55.5 miles on Styles Bridges Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel. As you progress, the road's personality shifts, moving from the more direct paths of the turnpike and I-93 to a more varied, turn-heavy local drive. This dynamic character means you'll need to stay engaged behind the wheel, but it also promises a less monotonous experience.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.5 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 7 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

Mostly flat terrain

758 ft 265 ft

Total Climb

844 ft

Total Descent

410 ft

Highest Point

758 ft

~79.7 mi in

Elevation Range

493 ft

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 Woodstock, 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 1h 41m. Total distance: 85.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.5 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. 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 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 Woodstock, 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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