Origin
Alton, NH
Night in Alton on Friday
Local time
11:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Alton, NH to Derry, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alton, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alton, NH to Derry, NH covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 28, I 93, Alan B Shepard Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on NH 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Alton, NH to Derry, NH covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
35 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
42.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
6
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alton, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Boston.
Hooksett Village
31.6 mi in
|
~51m
Boston
35 mi in
|
~58m
|
via I 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 28 | 20 mi | 31m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 28
— 20 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on this road
336 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
NH 28
4
Continue on NH 28
20 mi
·
31 min
·
NH 28
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
6
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
7
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
8
Continue on NH 28
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
11
Turn slight right
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Hooksett Village
12
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
13
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
15
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
16
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
17
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
20
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
23
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
24
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
26
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
29
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
30
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Alton, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Alton, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Derry, NH
The final approach into Derry, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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, NH
Night in Derry on Friday
Local time
11:33 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
4 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
1h 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alton, NH to Derry, NH covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 28, I 93, Alan B Shepard Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Alton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Alton, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Boston.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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