Origin
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Derry, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashua, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Nashua and Derry, New Hampshire, expect a straightforward 12.2-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. This Northeast corridor trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, as it is brief enough that you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel will cover your entire transit, making this an extremely economical option. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like Nashua Road, Derry Road, and Derry Street, you will stay off the highways, which allows for a more relaxed pace. It is a practical choice for those who prefer local navigation over high-speed interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Derry Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Derry Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nashua Road
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lowell Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
4
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on NH 111
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ferry Street
6
Turn left onto NH 3A; NH 102
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
7
Continue on NH 102
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
8
Continue on NH 102
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
10
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lowell Street
Turn right onto Lowell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101A / Canal Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Derry on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 5 mph
21% chance
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
13 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
25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because the route has a 0% highway share, you will navigate local thoroughfares rather than cruising on an interstate. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 5.3 miles spent on Nashua Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. The personality of this trip is defined by consistent turns, requiring your full attention as you transition between Nashua Road, Derry Road, and Derry Street. You will not find long, monotonous stretches here, as the winding nature of these local roads ensures the 25-minute drive moves along quickly.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Nashua 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 Lowell 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 25m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Lowell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
341 ft
121 ft
Total Climb
271 ft
Total Descent
151 ft
Highest Point
341 ft
~10.4 mi in
Elevation Range
220 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Nashua, NH
Full guide →Nashua is a city in the southern part of New Hampshire. It is the state's second largest city behind Manchester with a population of about 88,000 (2016).
Arriving in Derry, NH
Full guide →Derry is a town in New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 5.3 miles on Nashua 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 (Lowell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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