Origin
New London, NH
Morning in New London on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, 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
1h 17m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, NH
James Mirakian
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
Embarking on this 58.6-mile journey from New London to Derry Village, NH, will take approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 80% of your drive on major interstates, including I-89, I-93, and the Everett Turnpike. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward path, you won't need an overnight stop. Expect a fuel cost around $9 for this trip. This drive is a convenient way to travel within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Hampshire without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 31 mi | 36m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| King Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Manchester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 31 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on South Pleasant Street
155 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
2
Turn right onto NH 114
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto NH 11
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Route 11
4
Continue on NH 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
King Hill Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
31 mi
·
36 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
8
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
14
Turn left onto NH 28
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rockingham Road
15
Continue on NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
16
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
447 ft
·
26 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
18
Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right
73 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from New London, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 58.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
40.4 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
42.3 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
$9.43 one way
$18.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
29 mi in
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
14 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
1h 17m 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 80% of the 58.6 miles taking place on major interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-89, I-93, and the Everett Turnpike, experiencing relatively fast-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31 miles on I-89. While the majority is interstate, expect some transitions between these major roads as you make your way toward Derry Village. The overall character is one of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,284 ft
250 ft
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
1,307 ft
Highest Point
1,284 ft
Elevation Range
1,034 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 New London, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
34.1 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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