Origin
Milford, NH
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, 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
44m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, NH
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Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
This 25.7-mile drive from Milford to Derry Village, NH, is a quick trip that can easily be done in about 44 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate on NH 101 and the Alan B Shepard Highway, with Amherst Street also playing a role. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. There are no designated stops, but the relatively short distance means you won't need to break it up into an overnight stay. Consider this a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two New Hampshire locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Amherst Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| I 293 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Manchester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pinkerton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 13.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on NH 13
354 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Street
2
Turn straight onto NH 13
264 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mont Vernon Road
3
Turn right onto Amherst Street
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto NH 101
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
6
Continue on NH 101
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit onto NH 101
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
9
Continue on I 293
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293
10
Merge onto I 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
13
Turn left onto NH 28
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rockingham Road
14
Continue on NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
15
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
447 ft
·
26 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
17
Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right
73 ft
·
5 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 17.4 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NH 28: North Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Tsienneto Road
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
$4.14 one way
$8.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
12:49 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
1 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
44m 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?
The drive features a mixed profile, with 57% of the journey taking place on highways, offering stretches of faster travel. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.8 miles on NH 101, providing a good amount of cruising time. The route transitions between these more open highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. Expect a varied driving experience that balances efficiency with the character of New Hampshire's roadways.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 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 14 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
369 ft
194 ft
Total Climb
381 ft
Total Descent
392 ft
Highest Point
369 ft
~1.8 mi in
Elevation Range
175 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 Milford, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
17.4 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on NH 101. 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 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 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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