Origin
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Atkinson, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry, NH
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Atkinson, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Derry, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 11.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Island Pond Road, State Route 111, Gulf Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Island Pond Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 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.
Island Pond Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 102 / West Broadway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 11.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 28 / Birch Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (NH 28 / Rockingham Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 102 / West Broadway
Turn left onto NH 102 / West Broadway
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 28 / Birch Street
Turn right onto NH 28 / Birch Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 28 / Rockingham Road
Turn left onto NH 28 / Rockingham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Island Pond Road
At end of road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
Navigation decision point
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn right onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Island Pond Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| State Route 111 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Gulf Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Rockingham Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Birch Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Stage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodhue Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Island Pond Road
— 2.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Atkinson, NH.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
105 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left onto NH 102
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Broadway
4
Turn right onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Birch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Island Pond Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Island Pond Road
7
Turn right onto Gulf Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Gulf Road
8
Continue on Gulf Road Extension
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Gulf Road Extension
9
Turn straight onto Goodhue Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodhue Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Island Pond Road
11
Turn left onto NH 111
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 111
12
Turn right onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on NH 121
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Leroy Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
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.
Destination
Atkinson, NH
Late night in Atkinson on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 Derry, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 11.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Island Pond Road, State Route 111, Gulf Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Derry, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.92 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 11.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 28 / Birch Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (NH 28 / Rockingham Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Derry, NH to Atkinson, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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