Origin
Salem, NH
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, 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
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or short excursion between Salem and Derry, New Hampshire, you are looking at a brief 11.9-mile journey. Expect to spend about 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this path involves a straightforward transition through local roads like Main Street and Pelham Road, supplemented by a segment on I-93 North. With a minimal fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Northeast. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nashua Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pelham Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 97
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Pelham Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pelham Road
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
224 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 4
Toward NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto NH 102
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — 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 97 / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 97 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
9
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 4
Toward NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
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 Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
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
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
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 11.9-mile trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience compared to a monotonous turnpike cruise. You will spend your time navigating local surface streets, which keeps the pace steady but requires more attention to turns than a straight highway stretch. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so plan on a rhythmic drive that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure. It is a functional, short-distance transit that avoids the fatigue of long-haul highway travel.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Main Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 97 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
355 ft
148 ft
Total Climb
373 ft
Total Descent
241 ft
Highest Point
355 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
207 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.
Between Salem, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Londonderry and Chester.
Londonderry
10.6 mi in
|
~16m
Chester
10.9 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.9 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on I 93. 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: near the start (NH 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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