Origin
Manchester, NH
Night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, 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
20m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
Manchester, NH to Derry, NH is 13.1 miles and takes about 20m via Alan B Shepard Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick trip, best suited for a single day, offering a straightforward transit between these nearby towns. Consider this route if you're looking for a brief journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nashua Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan B Shepard Highway
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 93
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 93
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
5
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
6
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
8
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
11
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 South
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 102 / Nashua Road
Turn left onto NH 102 / Nashua Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Derry on Saturday
Local time
10:48 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
22 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
20m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like a local transit than a long-haul highway experience. With only 17% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along Alan B Shepard Highway. Expect a dynamic driving experience with varying speeds and road conditions as you navigate through the landscape.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Alan B Shepard Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manchester, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 93
Londonderry
11.4 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Alan B Shepard Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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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