Derry, NH Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Derry, NH is a convenient base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 31 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Derry, NH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

138.3 mi

Gorham, NH

Quickest Drive

12m

Chester, NH

Plan Around Derry, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Derry, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Gorham, NH to Derry, NH 138.3 mi · 2h 22m Alexandria, NH to Derry, NH 68.3 mi · 1h 30m Dover, NH to Derry, NH 37.2 mi · 1h 5m Loudon, NH to Derry, NH 36.2 mi · 37m

Continue From Derry, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Derry, NH to Alexandria, NH 67.7 mi · 1h 29m Derry, NH to Bedford, NH 14.7 mi · 17m Derry, NH to City of Manchester, NH 11.6 mi · 18m

Trips from Derry, NH

Derry, NH to Alexandria, NH

67.7 mi 1h 29m

Derry, NH to Bedford, NH

14.7 mi 17m

Derry, NH to City of Manchester, NH

11.6 mi 18m

Driving from Derry, NH

On average, trips departing from Derry, NH run 31 miles with a drive time of roughly 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 68 miles (1h 29m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Derry, NH most often head toward Alexandria, NH (67.7 mi, 1h 29m), Bedford, NH (14.7 mi, 17m), and City of Manchester, NH (11.6 mi, 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 31-mile trip from Derry, NH, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Derry, NH and 8 routes heading into Derry, NH, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 68 miles.

The longest mapped route from Derry, NH covers 68 miles and takes approximately 1h 29m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Derry, NH runs about 31 miles with a drive time of roughly 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 31-mile trip from Derry, NH costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Derry, NH include Alexandria, NH, Bedford, NH and City of Manchester, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.