Origin
Derry Village, NH
Morning in Derry Village on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Exeter, 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
43m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Exeter, NH
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Trip Overview
Derry Village to Exeter is 26.2 miles and takes about 43 minutes via NH 101 and Chester Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for a quick local excursion. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day trip with plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Chester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Newfields Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Freetown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Exeter, 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 102
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chester Road
4
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
5
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
6
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
7
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
8
Continue on Freetown Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NH 101 East
10
Merge onto NH 101
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NH 101
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto NH 85
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newfields Road
13
Continue on NH 85
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto NH 27
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Water Street
15
Arrive at destination
NH 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.1 — 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
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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 102 / Chester Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 102 / Chester Road
Right onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Navigation decision point
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
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 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NH 27 / Water Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 27 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Exeter, NH
Morning in Exeter on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
43m 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 drive is about 41% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion on NH 101 before transitioning to surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 10.9 miles on NH 101. After this, expect a change in scenery and pace as you move onto Chester Road and Raymond Road. The transition from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions will be noticeable.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street.
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 43m drive. You will face about 8 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 (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; near the start (NH 102 / Chester Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Derry Village, NH to Exeter, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Newfields along the way.
Newfields
24.4 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on NH 101. 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 (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; near the start (NH 102 / Chester Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Exeter, 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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