Trip from Conway, NH to Derry Village, NH

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

94.9 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

Downtown Conway, NH, NH

Conway, NH

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Downtown Derry Village, NH, NH

Derry Village, NH

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Trip Overview

Spanning 94.9 miles across the Northeast, this trip from Conway to Derry Village is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Since the entire route is contained within New Hampshire, you will find it highly manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Given the duration, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. With just one suggested stop along the way, it serves as an efficient transition between the northern and southern parts of the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Conway, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy, local-focused experience rather than a high-speed interstate grind. With only 19% of your journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating White Mountain Highway, Calef Highway, and the Spaulding Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 40.2-mile run on White Mountain Highway, which dictates the pace for the first leg of your travel. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you will need to stay alert for frequent changes in road conditions and turns. It is a drive that requires more active steering and attention than a standard highway cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
White Mountain Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 40.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.5 miles in near Exit 12.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 94.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 57.5 miles (Exit 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (Exit 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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57.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | Exit 12

Take the exit onto Exit 12 toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 12 Toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic
5
57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | Exit 12

Keep slight right at fork onto Exit 12

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
77.2 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | NH 101

Merge onto NH 101

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
81.2 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

Towns Along This Route

Between Conway, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Gonic and Fremont.

Gonic

57.5 mi in | ~1h 26m | via Exit 12

Fremont

81.2 mi in | ~2h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
White Mountain Highway 40.2 mi 1h 1m
Calef Highway 17.3 mi 27m
Spaulding Turnpike 14.4 mi 19m
Chester Road 5.7 mi 10m
Raymond Road 4.2 mi 8m
NH 101 4 mi 4m
Derry Road 2.2 mi 4m
Gonic Road 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: White Mountain Highway — 40.2 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NH 16; NH 113

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
2

Continue on NH 16; NH 113

8.9 mi · 13 min · White Mountain Highway
Use the none lane.
3

Continue on NH 16

1.5 mi · 2 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
4

Continue on NH 16

31 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway
Use the none lane.
5

Continue on NH 16

14 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike
6

Take the exit onto Exit 12

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Exit 12
Exit 12 Toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic
7

Keep slight right at fork onto Exit 12

443 ft · 17 sec · Exit 12
8

Merge onto NH 125

1.7 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
9

Continue on NH 125

7.7 mi · 12 min · Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Enter roundabout onto NH 125

165 ft · 4 sec · Calef Highway
11

Continue on NH 125

9.6 mi · 14 min · Calef Highway
Use the none lane.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto NH 101

4.0 mi · 4 min · NH 101
Use the none lane.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 5 Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont Use the slight right lane.
15

At end of road, turn left onto NH 107

1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on NH 102

2.5 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
Use the none lane.
17

Continue on NH 102

4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
18

Continue on NH 102

2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road
19

Continue on NH 102

3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road
20

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass

215 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

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal preference. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 2.5-hour drive and keep your focus sharp on the winding local sections. Since fuel costs are modest at around $15, you can easily top off your tank near the start in Conway to avoid any mid-trip stress. Watch your speed closely as you transition between the highway portions of the Spaulding Turnpike and the slower local roads. This route’s primary benefit is its simplicity, so pack a light snack and enjoy the steady pace of the New Hampshire countryside.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Conway, NH, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.2 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 80 miles or 2h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry Village, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Conway, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Conway, NH

This is one driving day of about 94.9 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Conway, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on White Mountain Highway for about 40.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.4 mi from Conway, NH · 1h 13m into the drive

Downtown Brunswick, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, NY

47 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Conway, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Derry Village, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.19 one way

$30.38 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $16.65 $33.30
premium $4.83 $18.04 $36.08
diesel $5.64 $21.08 $42.17

Estimated Tolls: $1.01

Spaulding Turnpike (14.4 mi) $1.01

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.96 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.29 $6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Conway, NH

Late night in Conway on Monday

Local time

2:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry Village, NH

Late night in Derry Village on Monday

Local time

2:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

57°F

Brunswick, NY

47 mi in

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

2 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

2h 30m 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 Conway, NH to Derry Village, NH covers 94.9 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are White Mountain Highway, Calef Highway, Spaulding Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.4 miles from Conway, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.19 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 94.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 57.5 miles (Exit 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (Exit 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Conway, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Gonic and Fremont.

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