Origin
Exeter, NH
Morning in Exeter on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Exeter, NH to Derry Village, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exeter, NH
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Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion across New Hampshire, the trip from Exeter to Derry Village covers 26.5 miles in roughly 44 minutes. This straightforward drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend about $4 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Northeast, you will transition between state highways and local roads to reach your destination. It is a practical route for those who prefer a manageable trip without the need for multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Chester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Freetown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Newfields Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on NH 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Water Street
2
Continue on NH 85
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
3
Continue on NH 85
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Newfields Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Use the slight right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
9
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
10
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
11
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
12
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
215 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right
73 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
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 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Derry Village, NH
Morning in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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
44m 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 offers a mixed profile that balances efficiency with local connectivity. You will spend 41% of your journey on highways, starting with an 10.9-mile stretch on NH 101, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. After leaving the main highway, you will transition onto Chester Road and Raymond Road, where the pace slows down. The road character shifts from a fast-moving highway environment to more conventional local driving as you approach your destination. Expect a functional, varied experience behind the wheel that keeps you engaged as you navigate through the region.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
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 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
438 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
442 ft
Total Descent
216 ft
Highest Point
438 ft
~22.7 mi in
Elevation Range
415 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 Exeter, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Fremont.
Manchester
1.7 mi in
|
~4m
Fremont
12.8 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 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: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry Village, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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