Origin
Derry Village, NH
Late night in Derry Village on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Jefferson, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
124.2 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Jefferson, NH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Derry Village to Jefferson is 124.2 miles and takes about 2 hours 40 minutes via Styles Bridges Highway and US 3, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you make your way north. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll have plenty of time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.1 miles from Derry Village, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 65.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| US 3 | 10.4 mi | 16m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Franconia Notch Parkway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Meadows Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| State Route 115 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 65.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 57 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,828 veh/hr typical · worst 3,476
Quietest
2 AM
~93 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
30.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Jefferson, 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
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
7
Turn right onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
8
Continue on NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockingham Road
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
10
Merge onto I 93
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
15
Continue on I 93
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
16
Continue on I 93
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Franconia Notch Parkway
17
Take the exit onto US 3
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 3
Exit 35
Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 North
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto NH 115
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 115
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on NH 115
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Owls Head Highway
21
Turn left onto NH 115A
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Meadows Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
Presidential Highway
23
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
Consider leaving Derry Village in the morning to maximize daylight for your 124.2-mile drive to Jefferson. The route is manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility on when to depart. With a fuel cost estimated around $21, it’s a budget-friendly trip. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway to surface roads, as services can become less frequent.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.1 miles from Derry Village, NH, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 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 27 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Derry Village, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Derry Village, NH
This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Derry Village, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 65.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.1 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 124.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
8
101 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
US 3
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
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 35
Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
5
113.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
NH 115 / State Route 115
Turn right onto NH 115 / State Route 115
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
124.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
US 2 / Presidential Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Presidential Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.69 one way
$41.38 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $22.96 | $45.91 |
| premium | $5.07 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
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
$21
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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
Jefferson, NH
Late night in Jefferson on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Thornton, NH
62 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
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
2h 40m 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?
About a third of this 124.2-mile drive is on highways, with the remaining portion on surface roads. You'll encounter a 65.7-mile stretch on Styles Bridges Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Watch for increasing traffic density as you merge onto the Everett Turnpike, and then a shift to more rural cruising as you continue north.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.7 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / North 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 124.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,869 ft
236 ft
Total Climb
2,254 ft
Total Descent
1,112 ft
Highest Point
1,869 ft
~97.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,633 ft
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 Jefferson, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Lancaster.
Plymouth
9.7 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 93
Lancaster
101 mi in
|
~2h 2m
|
via US 3
About the Cities
Arriving in Jefferson, NH
Full guide →Founded 1796
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 124.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.7 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Jefferson, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More from Derry Village, NH
Explore more options from Derry Village, NH or browse trips ending in Jefferson, NH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NH road trips.