Origin
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Derry, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through New Hampshire, the 31-mile journey from East Concord to Derry is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via Mountain Road, West Portsmouth Street, and I-93 South, keeping your travel costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $5. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in familiar territory throughout the duration of your trip. This route is straightforward, practical, and ideal if you are looking to move between these two points with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 132
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mountain Road
3
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
4
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 93 South, US 4 East
6
Merge onto I 93; US 4
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
13
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
15
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
18
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Portsmouth Street
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
14 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Derry, NH
Morning in Derry on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While the route incorporates I-93 South, the highway share is effectively zero, meaning your attention will remain focused on navigating local roads. The transition from East Concord through the various turns requires active driving, as there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to cruise on. You will find that the road surface and character shift as you move off local corridors and eventually reach your destination in Derry. It is an engaging, hands-on driving experience that demands your full concentration on the changing road geometry.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Concord, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
14 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 93
Londonderry
29.2 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.76 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Derry, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Derry, 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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