Origin
Hampstead, NH
Evening in Hampstead on Sunday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, 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
21m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Derry, NH covers 9.2 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hampstead Road, Main Street, East Derry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Hampstead Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| East Derry Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| East Broadway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Derry Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampstead Road
— 3.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on West Road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Road
2
Turn left onto NH 121
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Derry Road
461 ft
·
11 sec
·
Derry Road
4
Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampstead Road
5
Continue on East Derry Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Derry Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
201 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Broadway
7
Continue on NH 102
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway
8
Turn right onto Martin Street
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
Martin Street
9
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 121 / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 121 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Derry Road
Turn left onto Derry Road
Navigation decision point
6
8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 102 / East Broadway
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / East Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Martin Street
Turn right onto Martin Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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, NH
Evening in Derry on Sunday
Local time
7:15 PM
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
2 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
21m 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?
9.2 mi in 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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: 3.8 mi on Hampstead Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 121 / Main Street.
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 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 121 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Derry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (NH 102 / East Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 3.8 miles on Hampstead 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 121 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Derry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (NH 102 / East Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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