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Trip from Bennington, NH to Derry Village, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

55.8 mi

90 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bennington, NH, NH

Bennington, NH

Matt Barnard

Downtown Derry Village, NH, NH

Derry Village, NH

Matt Barnard

Trip Overview

The drive from Bennington, NH to Derry Village, NH covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 202, I 89, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 55.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 202 and I 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on US 202.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and I 89. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near US 202.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 8.6 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 202

Take the ramp onto US 202 toward NH 9

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward NH 9
6
37.7 mi into trip | ~51m 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
39.6 mi into trip | ~53m 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
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 3m 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
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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 Bennington, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

31.4 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 202 14.9 mi 20m
I 89 7.9 mi 9m
I 93 7.7 mi 9m
Everett Turnpike 7.6 mi 8m
Concord Street 5.4 mi 7m
Alan B Shepard Highway 4 mi 5m
Rockingham Road 2.4 mi 5m
Antrim Road 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 202 — 14.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, NH and Derry Village, NH.

1

Start on Antrim Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Antrim Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NH 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Route 202
3

Continue on US 202; NH 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Turn slight right onto US 202

5.4 mi · 7 min · Concord Street
5

Continue on US 202

0.9 mi · 1 min · Antrim Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the ramp onto US 202

15 mi · 20 min · US 202
Toward NH 9 Use the straight lane.
7

Merge onto I 89

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 89
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
9

Merge onto I 93

5.7 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

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.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 5 Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
15

Turn left onto NH 28

2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road
16

Continue on NH 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · Manchester Road
17

Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

447 ft · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pinkerton Street
19

Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Main Street
20

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass

161 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street
21

Continue on NH 28 Bypass

80 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
22

Turn right

73 ft · 5 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.9 mi from Bennington, NH · 39m into the drive

Downtown Weare, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weare, NH

28 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

Deering, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Bennington, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Derry Village, NH

The final approach into Derry Village, 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

$8.98 one way

$17.97 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $9.88 $19.77
premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.37
diesel $5.61 $12.32 $24.64

Estimated Tolls: $0.54

Everett Turnpike (7.6 mi) $0.54

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$1

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.86 $2.68
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.88 $2.23
EV Truck/SUV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bennington, NH

Afternoon in Bennington on Thursday

Local time

3:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry Village, NH

Afternoon in Derry Village on Thursday

Local time

3:09 PM

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

5 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 18m 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 Bennington, NH to Derry Village, NH covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202, I 89, I 93. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Bennington, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.98 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 55.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 8.6 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bennington, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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