Origin
Brookline, NH
Afternoon in Brookline on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookline, NH to Derry, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookline, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookline, NH to Derry, NH covers 24.4 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, Nashua Road, Derry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 24.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NH 130 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (NH 130 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (NH 130 / Pepperell Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.3 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 130 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto NH 130 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 130 / Pepperell Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 130 / Pepperell Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NH 130 / Broad Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 130 / Broad Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NH 130 / Broad Street
Right onto NH 130 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NH 101A / Amherst Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | 6.2 mi | 14m |
| Nashua Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Derry Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Proctor Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Pepperell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Derry Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— 6.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on Steam Mill Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Steam Mill Hill Road
2
Turn sharp left onto NH 130
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 130
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pepperell Road
4
Turn straight onto NH 130
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Proctor Hill Road
5
Continue on NH 130
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ash Street
6
Continue on NH 130
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Broad Street
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 130
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broad Street
8
Continue on NH 130
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
10
Continue on Lowell Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
12
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
13
Continue on NH 111
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ferry Street
14
Turn left onto NH 3A; NH 102
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
15
Continue on NH 102
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
16
Continue on NH 102
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
18
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Derry on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 5 mph
21% chance
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
10 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
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookline, NH to Derry, NH covers 24.4 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broad Street, Nashua Road, Derry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Brookline, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 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 24.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (NH 130 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (NH 130 / Pepperell Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.3 miles (NH 130 / Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Brookline, NH to Derry, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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