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Trip from New Boston, 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

48m

Distance

26.1 mi

42 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

New Boston, NH

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town in New Hampshire, United States

Derry, NH

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Trip Overview

Traveling between New Boston and Derry is a quick, straightforward journey covering 26.1 miles through the heart of New Hampshire. You can expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect one-day trip that doesn't require any overnight stays. Your path primarily utilizes New Boston Road, Bedford Road, and NH 101 to navigate the region. With a fuel budget of approximately $4 for the trip, it remains an incredibly affordable excursion. Because both towns are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is an ideal route if you are looking for a practical, low-stress transition between these two communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Boston Road 5.7 mi 12m
Bedford Road 5.2 mi 11m
NH 101 4.6 mi 6m
Alan B Shepard Highway 3.2 mi 3m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway 2.1 mi 2m
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway 1 mi 1m
I 293 0.8 mi 1m
NH 114 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Boston Road — 5.7 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, NH and Derry, NH.

1

Start on Old Coach Road

221 ft · 11 sec · Old Coach Road
2

Turn left onto NH 13

79 ft · 2 sec · Mont Vernon Road
3

Turn slight right onto NH 13

441 ft · 14 sec · Old Coach Road
4

Continue on Meetinghouse Hill Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Meetinghouse Hill Road
5

Turn left onto Bedford Road

4.0 mi · 8 min · Bedford Road
6

Continue on Bedford Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Bedford Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Chestnut Hill Road
8

Continue on New Boston Road

5.7 mi · 12 min · New Boston Road
9

Turn right onto NH 114

0.8 mi · 1 min · NH 114
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on NH 101

4.6 mi · 6 min · NH 101
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
12

Continue on I 293

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 293
13

Merge onto I 93

3.2 mi · 3 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
14

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
15

Continue on I 93

2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
17

Keep slight left at fork

131 ft · 5 sec
18

Turn left onto NH 102

0.6 mi · 1 min · Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on NH 102

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Broadway
20

Turn left

105 ft · 9 sec
21

Turn right

78 ft · 5 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road

Turn left onto NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road

Navigation decision point

5
5.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | Chestnut Hill Road

At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road

Navigation decision point

5
11.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | NH 114

Turn right onto NH 114

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip | ~34m 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
6
24.3 mi into trip | ~43m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.20 one way

$8.40 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.62 $9.25
premium $4.86 $5.00 $10.00
diesel $5.61 $5.76 $11.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.65 $1.67

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Boston, NH

Night in New Boston on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry, NH

Night in Derry on Saturday

Local time

10:50 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

21 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

48m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While about 24% of your journey takes place on highways, the remainder of the route relies on local roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.7-mile segment on New Boston Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns. As you transition from the local connectors onto NH 101, the driving experience shifts from neighborhood-paced travel to a slightly faster highway flow. You should be prepared for a dynamic experience that changes character as you move between the local roads and the state highway.

Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on New Boston Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Chestnut Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (NH 114): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New Boston, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.

Boston

17.1 mi in | ~34m

Londonderry

24.3 mi in | ~43m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on New Boston 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 (NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Chestnut Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (NH 114): Lane positioning matters here.

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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