Origin
Derry Village, NH
Morning in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Candia, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Candia, NH
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Trip Overview
Derry Village to Candia is 17.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Londonderry Turnpike and NH 101, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, moving you from one part of the Northeast to another. It's a quick transition, mostly on highways, making it ideal for a brief trip or an extension of a longer drive. Plan for efficient travel without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Londonderry Turnpike | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| NH 101 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Route 28 Bypass | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Old Candia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Deerfield Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Deerfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Londonderry Turnpike
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Candia, NH.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 28 Bypass
6
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Londonderry Turnpike
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
252 ft
·
7 sec
·
Londonderry Turnpike
8
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Londonderry Turnpike
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
10
Merge onto NH 101
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NH 101
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
13
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
14
Turn straight onto NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Deerfield Road
16
Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
17
Arrive at destination
Old Deerfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — 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
|
NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Londonderry Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Candia, NH
Morning in Candia on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 72% of the 17.5 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter a 5.1-mile stretch on Londonderry Turnpike before transitioning to NH 101 and Route 28 Bypass. Expect a significant portion of the drive to involve merging and exiting, typical of highway travel, before you reach surface roads closer to Candia.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Londonderry Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Londonderry Turnpike and NH 101. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 17.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Derry Village, NH and Candia, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Deerfield.
Portsmouth
9 mi in
|
~16m
Deerfield
13.6 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Londonderry Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Londonderry 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 (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Candia, 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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