Origin
Stratham, NH
Night in Stratham on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratham, 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
49m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratham, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
Stratham, NH to Derry, NH is 29.5 miles and takes about 49 minutes via NH 101 and Chester Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays entirely within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the same region. It's a straightforward trip that offers a practical way to connect these two towns. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area. You won't need an overnight stay, making it a perfect same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Chester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Portsmouth Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Broadway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Freetown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Martin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 12 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratham, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on NH 33
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 33 East: Greenland, Portsmouth
2
Continue on NH 33
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 108
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
4
Continue on NH 108
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NH 101
12 mi
·
13 min
·
NH 101
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Use the slight right lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
10
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
11
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
12
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Broadway
14
Continue on NH 102
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway
15
Turn right onto Martin Street
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
Martin Street
16
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue
Enter roundabout onto NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue toward NH 108 South: Exeter
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NH 108 South: Exeter
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
NH 102 / East Broadway
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / East Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Derry on Saturday
Local time
10:46 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
7 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
49m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on NH 101, where the longest continuous stretch of driving is 12 miles. Expect the road to shift from more open highway driving to local road conditions as you approach your destination. The transition means you'll likely experience varying speed limits and traffic patterns throughout the 49-minute trip. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 11 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 (NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Stratham, NH to Derry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Fremont along the way.
Fremont
14.7 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on NH 101. 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 (NH 108 / Portsmouth Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, 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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