Origin
Derry Village, NH
Late night in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 13.3-mile drive from Derry Village, NH, to Nashua, NH, is easily completed in about 28 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Nashua Road, Derry Road, and East Broadway, with no highway driving involved. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, this trip is budget-friendly. The route's character suggests a straightforward local journey, ideal for those who appreciate a direct path without the complexities of extensive highway travel. Given its brevity, it requires just one recommended day for the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Derry Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| East Broadway | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Derry Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nashua Road
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on this road
161 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 102
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broadway
3
Continue on NH 102
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NH 102
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
5
Continue on NH 102; NH 3A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
6
Turn right onto NH 111
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ferry Street
7
Continue on NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
8
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
483 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.2 — 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 102 / East Broadway
Turn left onto NH 102 / East Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NH 101A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
22 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
28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along Nashua Road. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments in direction, characteristic of navigating through towns and residential areas rather than open highways. The road's personality is defined by its local feel, with a series of connected streets guiding you from your starting point in Derry Village to your destination in Nashua. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Nashua Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 102 / East Broadway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 102 / East Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 5.3 miles on Nashua 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 102 / East Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, 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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