Traveling from Gorham to Derry covers 138.3 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes of pure drive time. Since this route is a straightforward 1-day trip, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations along the way. Expect to budget approximately $22 for fuel to complete the journey. You will be navigating entirely within the Northeast region, moving from the northern reaches of New Hampshire down toward the southern part of the state. Because there are zero scheduled stops in this itinerary, it works best for drivers who prefer a direct, no-nonsense travel experience. Keep in mind that this is a local-road-focused excursion rather than a major interstate trek.
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
69.1 miles from Gorham, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi
55m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi
13m
Gorham Hill Road
9.1 mi
12m
US 3
8.2 mi
13m
Daniel Webster Highway
7.8 mi
11m
I 93
7.7 mi
9m
Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 51.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, NH and Derry, NH.
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Start on US 2; NH 16
1.4 mi·3 min·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
1.2 mi·3 min·Lancaster Road
3
Continue on US 2
9.1 mi·12 min·Gorham Hill Road
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Continue on US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·Presidential Highway
5
Turn left onto Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi·9 min·Owls Head Highway
6
Continue on NH 115
3.6 mi·5 min·State Route 115
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 3
2.0 mi·3 min·US Route 3 North
8
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft·14 sec·US Route 3 South
9
Turn slight right onto US 3
1.9 mi·3 min·US Route 3 South
10
Continue on US 3
7.8 mi·11 min·Daniel Webster Highway
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Take the ramp onto US 3
8.2 mi·13 min·US 3
12
Continue on I 93
51 mi·54 min·Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
14
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
15
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
7.7 mi·9 min·I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi·5 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, BostonUse the slight left lane.
19
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi·1 min·Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
20
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi·2 min·Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
22
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft·5 sec
23
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi·1 min·Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi·1 min·West Broadway
25
Turn left
105 ft·9 sec
26
Turn right
78 ft·5 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 22 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. Because the entire route relies on local roads rather than interstates, be mindful that travel times can fluctuate based on local traffic patterns and road conditions. While there are no designated stops, the lack of highway segments means you should plan your own breaks for fuel or rest before you hit the road. To make the most of this trip, ensure your vehicle is ready for a winding, turn-heavy drive before leaving Gorham. Keeping an eye on the clock is helpful, but the short distance makes this an easy day trip regardless of when you decide to head out.
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 69.1 miles from Gorham, NH, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 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 30 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 36m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gorham, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Gorham, NH
This is one driving day of about 138.2 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Gorham, 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 51.3 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 23.6 and 136.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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23.6 mi into trip|~37m in|US 3 / US Route 3 North
At end of road, turn left onto US 3 / US Route 3 North
Navigation decision point
6
119.2 mi into trip|~2h 33m 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.
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121.2 mi into trip|~2h 35m 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
128.8 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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
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136.4 mi into trip|~2h 54m 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
$22.25 one way
$44.50 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$24.48
$48.96
premium
$4.86
$26.46
$52.93
diesel
$5.61
$30.51
$61.03
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.5
0
$14.51
$6.63
Efficient EV
34.6
0
$12.09
$5.53
EV Truck/SUV
55.3
0
$19.35
$8.84
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Gorham, NH
Night
in Gorham on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Derry, NH
Night
in Derry on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Lincoln, NH
69 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
26 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
2h 58m 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?
Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this 138.3-mile route consists entirely of turn-heavy local roads. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate monotony; instead, your attention will remain fixed on the winding paths of Lancaster Road, Gorham Hill Road, and the Presidential Highway. The road profile demands constant engagement, making it feel more like a technical drive than a cruise. Since the route lacks long, straight stretches, you should anticipate a consistent rhythm of navigating turns through the varied terrain of New Hampshire. It is a drive that rewards drivers who enjoy staying active at the wheel rather than just setting cruise control.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.3 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in near US 3 / US Route 3 North.
Driving Effort6/10
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 138.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 23.6 miles (US 3 / US Route 3 North): Navigation decision point; at 119.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,865 ft257 ft
Total Climb
1,522 ft
Total Descent
2,036 ft
Highest Point
1,865 ft
~39.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,608 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gorham, NH to Derry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
121.2 mi in|~2h 35m|via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 138.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 23.6 miles (US 3 / US Route 3 North): Navigation decision point; at 119.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.2 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.
