Origin
Derry Village, NH
Morning in Derry Village on Tuesday
Local time
8:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Hampstead, 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
18m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Hampstead, NH
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Trip Overview
Derry Village, NH to Hampstead, NH is 8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Hampstead Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary. You won't encounter any highway driving, keeping the experience straightforward and local. It’s a simple transit between two points with no significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| East Derry Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Derry Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hampstead Road
— 3.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Hampstead, 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 East Derry Road
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Derry Road
4
Continue on East Derry Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Derry Road
5
Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampstead Road
6
Continue on Derry Road
461 ft
·
16 sec
·
Derry Road
7
Turn right onto NH 121
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto West Road
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Road
9
Arrive at destination
West Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — 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
|
East Derry Road
Enter roundabout onto East Derry Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NH 121 / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 121 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Road
Turn right onto West Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Hampstead, NH
Morning in Hampstead on Tuesday
Local time
8:36 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets for the full 8 miles. There's no highway component, so expect consistent speeds without the interruptions of exits or merges. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 3.8 miles along Hampstead Road. You'll be navigating through familiar town and village settings for the entire trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Hampstead Road.
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 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 18m drive. You will face about 4 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 (East Derry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (NH 121 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 3.8 miles on Hampstead 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 (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Derry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (NH 121 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampstead, 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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