This 114.2-mile journey from Woodsville, NH to Derry Village, NH will take approximately 2 hours and 33 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, making it an economical option for a short getaway. As you travel within the Northeast region, you'll experience a turn-heavy local drive, offering a different pace than a typical interstate cruise. With just one recommended stop, you can easily complete this route in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.1 miles from Woodsville, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
46.9 mi
50m
Lost River Road
15.6 mi
30m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi
13m
I 93
7.7 mi
9m
Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.8 mi
9m
Alan B Shepard Highway
4 mi
5m
Rockingham Road
2.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 46.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodsville, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on NH 135
94 ft·8 sec·North Court Street
2
Turn sharp right onto US 302
1.0 mi·2 min·Central Street
3
Turn left onto NH 10
0.7 mi·58 sec·Dartmouth College Road
4
Continue on US 302; NH 10
1.9 mi·2 min·Rum Hill Road
5
Turn right onto Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.8 mi·9 min·Wild Ammonoosuc Road
6
Continue on NH 112
16 mi·30 min·Lost River Road
7
Continue on NH 112
0.4 mi·55 sec·Kancamagus Highway
8
Turn left
0.4 mi·48 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 93
46 mi·49 min·Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
7.7 mi·9 min·I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.0 mi·5 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, BostonUse the slight left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 5Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
18
Turn left onto NH 28
2.4 mi·5 min·Rockingham Road
19
Continue on NH 28
0.8 mi·1 min·Manchester Road
20
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
447 ft·26 sec·Tsienneto Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Pinkerton Street
22
Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Main Street
23
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
161 ft·4 sec·South Main Street
24
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
25
Turn right
73 ft·5 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2.5-hour drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. However, starting earlier in the day is always a good idea to maximize your time at your destination. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the 114.2 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 46.9 miles, as services might be more spaced out on these local roads. The estimated $18 fuel cost should cover your needs comfortably.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.1 miles from Woodsville, NH, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry Village, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodsville, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodsville, NH
This is one driving day of about 114.2 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Woodsville, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 46.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 114.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 302 / Central Street
Turn sharp right onto US 302 / Central Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
96 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
97.9 mi into trip|~2h 8m 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
105.6 mi into trip|~2h 18m 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
114.1 mi into trip|~2h 33m 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
$18.38 one way
$36.77 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$20.23
$40.46
premium
$4.86
$21.87
$43.74
diesel
$5.61
$25.21
$50.43
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.3
0
$11.99
$5.48
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$9.99
$4.57
EV Truck/SUV
45.7
0
$15.99
$7.31
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Woodsville, NH
Night
in Woodsville on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Derry Village, NH
Night
in Derry Village on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Plymouth, NH
57 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24 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
2h 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route with a significant amount of turning, characteristic of local drives, with only 16% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.9 miles along Styles Bridges Highway. This road profile suggests a more engaging driving experience, moving away from monotonous highway stretches and incorporating more varied road conditions. You'll likely find yourself navigating through diverse terrains as you progress from Woodsville to Derry Village.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.9 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 302 / Central Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 114.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 302 / Central Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 96 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,388 ft245 ft
Total Climb
1,138 ft
Total Descent
1,337 ft
Highest Point
1,388 ft
~16.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,143 ft
Notable High Points
1,388 ft at ~16.3 miles+512 ft prominence
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 Woodsville, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
97.9 mi in|~2h 8m|via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 114.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.9 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.76 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 (US 302 / Central Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 96 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.9 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.
