Origin
Hancock, NH
Late night in Hancock on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hancock, 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
1h 26m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hancock, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
Spanning 59.9 miles across New Hampshire, this route connects Hancock to Derry Village in approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, leaving you plenty of time at your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, it remains an affordable option for those looking to traverse the Northeast region efficiently. Because the journey is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. This drive is best viewed as a functional connector rather than a vacation destination in itself, making it ideal for travelers who prioritize speed and reliability.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| I 89 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Concord Street | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Bennington Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| State Route 202 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 14.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on NH 123; NH 137
16 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NH 137
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
Concord Road
4
Continue on US 202
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 202
5
Continue on US 202; NH 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto US 202
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Concord Street
7
Continue on US 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Antrim Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the ramp onto US 202
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US 202
Toward NH 9
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 89
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
11
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
17
Turn left onto NH 28
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rockingham Road
18
Continue on NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
19
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
447 ft
·
26 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
21
Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Turn right
73 ft
·
5 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Hancock, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 12.6 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 202
Take the ramp onto US 202 toward NH 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward NH 9
6
41.8 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.64 one way
$19.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
1h 26m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 68% of the distance spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of US 202, I-89, and I-93, transitioning from local transit to major interstate corridors. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 14.9 miles along US 202 before you merge into the larger highway system. Expect a steady, predictable pace that allows for consistent progress toward your destination. While the initial leg offers a more rural feel, the route quickly shifts into the faster, more industrial rhythm of New Hampshire’s primary interstate network.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and I 89. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near US 202.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 12.6 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
867 ft
250 ft
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
832 ft
Highest Point
867 ft
Elevation Range
618 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.
On the drive from Hancock, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
35.5 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 59.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 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 Village, 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 12.6 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 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 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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