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Trip from Danville, NH to Derry, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

21m

Distance

11.5 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

Downtown Danville, NH, NH

Danville, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

town in New Hampshire, United States

Derry, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, NH to Derry, NH covers 11.5 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Colby Road, Hawkewood Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

5.7 miles from Danville, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 11.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Colby Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Danville, NH to Derry, NH is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Danville, NH to Derry, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Colby Road
Hawkewood Road
Main Street
Little Mill Road
Hampstead Road
Depot Road
Derry Road
East Derry Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Colby Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

164 ft · 19 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Colby Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Colby Road
3

Continue on Hawkewood Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hawkewood Road
4

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Main Street
5

Turn left onto Little Mill Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · Little Mill Road
6

Turn right onto Hampstead Road

43 ft · 2 sec · Hampstead Road
7

Turn left onto Depot Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Depot Road
8

Continue on Derry Road

463 ft · 11 sec · Derry Road
9

Continue on Hampstead Road

3.8 mi · 8 min · Hampstead Road
10

Continue on East Derry Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · East Derry Road
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

200 ft · 4 sec · Danforth Circle
12

Exit the rotary onto East Broadway

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway
13

Turn right onto Martin Street

135 ft · 11 sec · Martin Street
14

Turn left

112 ft · 8 sec
15

Arrive at your 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 5.7 miles from Danville, NH, or about 10m into the drive.

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 11.5 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.7 miles or 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Danville, NH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danville, NH

This is one driving day of about 11.5 miles and 21m.

At 11.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.7 mi from Danville, NH · 10m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Derry Village, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hampstead, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from Danville, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Derry, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Derry, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.85 one way

$3.70 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.04 $4.07
premium $4.86 $2.20 $4.40
diesel $5.61 $2.54 $5.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.21 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.01 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.74

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Danville, NH

Night in Danville on Wednesday

Local time

11:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry, NH

Night in Derry on Wednesday

Local time

11:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

14 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

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 Danville, NH to Derry, NH covers 11.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Colby Road, Hawkewood Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Danville, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 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.
The drive from Danville, NH to Derry, NH is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Danville, NH to Derry, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Danville, NH to Derry, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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