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Trip from Loudon, 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

51m

Distance

35.4 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Loudon, NH

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Downtown Derry Village, NH, NH

Derry Village, NH

Matt Barnard

Trip Overview

Loudon, NH to Derry Village, NH is 35.4 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Everett Turnpike and I-93, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Hampshire. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a quick and efficient transit between these two points. Consider this route for a simple, direct journey without significant detours or complex navigation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 10.9 mi 13m
I 93 7.7 mi 9m
Alan B Shepard Highway 4 mi 5m
I 393 3.2 mi 4m
Rockingham Road 2.4 mi 5m
Rocky Pond Road 1.6 mi 2m
Sheep Davis Road 1.1 mi 1m
South Village Road 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 10.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loudon, NH and Derry Village, NH.

1

Start on South Village Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · South Village Road
2

Turn right onto NH 106

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rocky Pond Road
3

Continue on NH 106

0.2 mi · 15 sec · NH Route 106
4

Continue on NH 106

524 ft · 8 sec · Rocky Pond Road
5

Continue on NH 106

1.1 mi · 1 min · Sheep Davis Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
7

Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202

2.9 mi · 4 min · I 393; US 4; US 202
8

Continue on I 393; US 202

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 393; US 202
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
10

Merge onto I 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
11

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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.

Downtown South Hooksett, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Hooksett, NH

18 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.

Popular next leg

South Hooksett, NH to Derry Village, NH

13.9 mi · 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Derry, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hooksett, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Loudon, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
6
17.2 mi into trip | ~24m 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
19.1 mi into trip | ~26m 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
26.8 mi into trip | ~36m 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
35.3 mi into trip | ~51m 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

$5.70 one way

$11.40 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.27 $12.54
premium $4.86 $6.78 $13.56
diesel $5.61 $7.82 $15.63

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

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.10 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Loudon, NH

Morning in Loudon on Sunday

Local time

10:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry Village, NH

Morning in Derry Village on Sunday

Local time

10:52 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

9 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

51m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the route utilizing major expressways like the Everett Turnpike and I-93. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including one segment of 10.9 miles on the Everett Turnpike. The character of the drive is predominantly fast-paced highway travel, offering minimal distractions and a clear path to your destination. Expect a modern, well-maintained road experience for most of the journey.

62% 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: 10.9 mi on Everett Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 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.

Between Loudon, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Boston.

Lebanon

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Boston

19.1 mi in | ~26m | via I 93

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). 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 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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