Derry Village to Marlborough is 60.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via NH 101 and Gibbons Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a straightforward, same-day excursion. The drive offers a mixed experience, balancing highway speeds with more local road travel as you approach your destination. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a relatively short journey within the Northeast region, without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for a convenient drive that doesn't demand extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.1 miles from Derry Village, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NH 101
19.8 mi
29m
Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi
14m
Main Street
9 mi
16m
Wilton Road
4 mi
6m
State Route 101
3.5 mi
5m
I 293
3.5 mi
4m
Alan B Shepard Highway
2.7 mi
3m
Peterborough Bypass
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 19.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Marlborough, 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
2.7 mi·3 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
11
Take the exit onto I 293
3.5 mi·4 min·I 293
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
2.2 mi·3 min·NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
13
Turn left onto NH 101
0.4 mi·48 sec·NH 101
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on NH 101
17 mi·25 min·NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto NH 101
1.4 mi·2 min·Elm Street
16
Continue on NH 101
9.3 mi·14 min·Gibbons Highway
17
Continue on NH 101
4.0 mi·6 min·Wilton Road
18
Continue on NH 101
176 ft·5 sec·State Route 101
19
Merge onto NH 101
0.6 mi·1 min·Peterborough Bypass
20
Enter roundabout onto NH 101
90 ft·2 sec·Peterborough Bypass
21
Continue on NH 101
1.8 mi·2 min·Peterborough Bypass
22
Continue on NH 101
3.5 mi·5 min·State Route 101
23
Continue on NH 101
9.0 mi·16 min·Main Street
24
Turn sharp right onto Terrace Street
274 ft·19 sec·Terrace Street
25
Turn left onto Granite Street
144 ft·6 sec·Granite Street
26
Arrive at destination
Granite Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this trip offers excellent flexibility. You can comfortably depart any time of day, allowing you to avoid rush hour traffic in Derry Village. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical drive, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. There are no specific stops noted, so plan for a break if needed, perhaps midway through the 60.1-mile journey. Keep an eye out for the transition from NH 101 to Gibbons Highway, as this is where the driving character begins to change, requiring your attention to navigation.
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 30.1 miles from Derry Village, NH, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.8 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 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 47m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marlborough, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Derry Village, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Derry Village, NH
This is one driving day of about 60.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Derry Village, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 19.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.1 — 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
5
7.2 mi into trip|~13m in|I 293
Take the exit onto I 293 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
10.6 mi into trip|~18m in|NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
5
60 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Terrace Street
Turn sharp right onto Terrace Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
60.1 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Granite Street
Turn left onto Granite Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.68 one way
$19.35 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$10.65
$21.29
premium
$4.86
$11.51
$23.02
diesel
$5.61
$13.27
$26.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18
0
$6.31
$2.88
Efficient EV
15
0
$5.26
$2.40
EV Truck/SUV
24
0
$8.41
$3.85
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Village, NH
Late night
in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Marlborough, NH
Late night
in Marlborough on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
28°F
Greenville, NH
30 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
24 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 45% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more town-centric roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 19.8 miles, primarily on NH 101, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition off the main highway, the route incorporates Gibbons Highway and Main Street, introducing more local traffic and potentially slower speeds. This change in road character is gradual, providing a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one. You'll feel the shift from open road to more developed areas as you get closer to Marlborough.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on NH 101.
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 14 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 Effort5/10
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 60.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.2 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Marlborough, NH, road signs point toward Bedford, Manchester and Nashua.
Bedford
7.2 mi in|~13m|via I 293
Manchester
7.2 mi in|~13m|via I 293
Nashua
10.6 mi in|~18m|via NH 101
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 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 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marlborough, NH before heading back.
