The drive from Claremont, NH to Derry, NH covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 11, State Route 11, I 93 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on NH 11.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Claremont, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 81.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 81.2 miles, with most of the trip on NH 11 and State Route 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.3 miles on NH 11.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 11 and State Route 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.2 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: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.2 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 points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
6
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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
64.2 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
79.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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.
On the drive from Claremont, NH to Derry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
56 mi in|~1h 14m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NH 11
32.3 mi
37m
State Route 11
9.4 mi
14m
I 93
7.7 mi
9m
Everett Turnpike
7.6 mi
8m
John Stark Highway
4.6 mi
5m
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi
5m
Sunapee Street
2.8 mi
6m
I 89
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
NH 11
— 32.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on Front Street
238 ft·12 sec·Front Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
354 ft·15 sec·Elm Street
3
Turn left onto NH 12; NH 103
0.5 mi·33 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto NH 11; NH 12; NH 103
195 ft·2 sec·Opera House Square
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103
0.1 mi·12 sec·Broad Street
6
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
426 ft·9 sec·Broad Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi·15 sec·Broad Street
8
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·Washington Street
9
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·State Route 11
10
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
4.6 mi·5 min·John Stark Highway
11
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi·14 sec·Elm Street
12
Continue on Maple Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·Maple Street
13
Turn left onto Cross Street
472 ft·21 sec·Cross Street
14
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Canal Street
15
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
2.8 mi·6 min·Sunapee Street
16
Turn straight onto NH 11
2.5 mi·4 min·State Route 11
17
Continue on NH 11
0.4 mi·59 sec·Route 11
18
Continue on NH 11
4.7 mi·7 min·State Route 11
19
Take the exit onto NH 11
32 mi·37 min·NH 11
20
Continue on I 89
2.6 mi·3 min·I 89
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
22
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi·6 min·Everett Turnpike
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
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.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi·5 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, BostonUse the slight left lane.
26
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi·1 min·Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
27
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi·2 min·Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
28
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
29
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft·5 sec
30
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi·1 min·Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi·1 min·West Broadway
32
Turn left
105 ft·9 sec
33
Turn right
78 ft·5 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.6 miles from Claremont, NH, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Claremont, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Claremont, NH
This is one driving day of about 81.2 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Claremont, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 11 for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Claremont, NH
· 56m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.53
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.10
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.37
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
Claremont, NH
Evening
in Claremont on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Derry, NH
Evening
in Derry on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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 48m 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 Claremont, NH to Derry, NH covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 11, State Route 11, 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 40.6 miles from Claremont, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.07 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 81.2 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: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Claremont, NH to Derry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
