Origin
Sandown, NH
Morning in Sandown on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandown, 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
19m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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.
Sandown, NH
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Derry Village, NH
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Trip Overview
Sandown, NH to Derry Village, NH is 8.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Hampstead Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and New Hampshire, making it a simple local drive. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire duration, so expect a more relaxed pace than a highway sprint. This route is perfect if you're looking for a straightforward connection between two nearby New Hampshire towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Road | 5.7 mi | 13m |
| Depot Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| East Derry Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Derry Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fremont Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampstead Road
— 5.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandown, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on Fremont Road
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fremont Road
2
Turn slight left onto NH 121A
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Hampstead Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampstead Road
4
Turn right onto Depot Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
5
Continue on Derry Road
461 ft
·
11 sec
·
Derry Road
6
Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampstead Road
7
Continue on East Derry Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Derry Road
8
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
280 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right
73 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hampstead Road
Turn right onto Hampstead Road
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Depot Road
Turn right onto Depot Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Right onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
6:25 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
22 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
19m 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 route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a 0% highway share. You'll be on local roads for the entirety of the 8.4 miles, primarily using Hampstead Road, Depot Road, and East Derry Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles along Hampstead Road. Expect frequent turns and intersections, typical of a drive through more developed local areas rather than an open highway. The road's personality remains consistent as a connected series of local streets throughout the short journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Hampstead 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 around 0.1 miles in near Hampstead Road.
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 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hampstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 5.7 miles on Hampstead 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: at 0.1 miles (Hampstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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