Origin
South Hooksett, NH
Late night in South Hooksett on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Hooksett, 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
23m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Hooksett, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
This quick 13.9-mile drive from South Hooksett to Derry Village in New Hampshire is easily accomplished in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect short trip. With a minimal fuel cost of an estimated $2, it's an economical option for a quick local excursion. The route primarily uses local roads like Hooksett Road, with a short stint on I-93 South/Alan B Shepard Highway, but has no highway share, suggesting a more community-focused experience. Given its brevity, this journey is ideal as a standalone day trip, requiring no overnight stays. It's a straightforward way to connect two points within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Manchester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pinkerton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hooksett Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Alice Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hooksett, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on Alice Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Alice Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hooksett Road
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
4
Merge onto I 93
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 93
5
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.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Turn left onto NH 28
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rockingham Road
9
Continue on NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
10
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
447 ft
·
26 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
12
Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right
73 ft
·
5 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NH 28: North Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Tsienneto Road
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
12:44 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
23 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
23m 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 for this 13.9-mile journey. While it briefly incorporates I-93 South, the highway share is 0%, indicating that the majority of your time will be spent navigating local streets like Hooksett Road. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note, which reinforces the idea of frequent turns and intersections. This route feels more like a series of neighborhood connections than a continuous highway cruise, offering a more intimate feel of the local landscape as you transition from South Hooksett to Derry Village.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway.
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 13.9 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: at 5.3 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 South Hooksett, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 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 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 5.3 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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