Origin
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Thursday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Bennington, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Derry, NH to Bennington, NH covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway, Nashua Road, I 93 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 41.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway 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 Derry, NH to Bennington, NH is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Derry, NH to Bennington, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway | — | — |
| Nashua Road | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | — | — |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | — | — |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | — | — |
| I 293 North | — | — |
| NH 101 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Bennington, NH.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
105 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right onto West Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
4
Continue on Nashua Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Nashua Road
5
Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
6
Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
8
Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
10
Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
11
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
6 min
12
Turn left onto Mast Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Mast Road
13
Continue on South Mast Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Mast Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pleasant Street
17
Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pleasant Street
18
Continue on New Boston Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Boston Road
19
Continue on River Road
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
River Road
20
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Depot Street
21
Turn right onto High Street
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
High Street
22
Continue on Francestown Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Francestown Road
23
Continue on New Boston Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Boston Road
24
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on Bennington Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
26
Continue on Francestown Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Francestown Road
27
Turn right onto Antrim Road
430 ft
·
12 sec
·
Antrim Road
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Derry, NH · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Derry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bennington, NH
The final approach into Bennington, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.73 one way
$13.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bennington, NH
Late night in Bennington on Thursday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
4 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
1h 15m 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 Bennington, NH covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway, Nashua Road, I 93 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.73 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 Derry, NH to Bennington, NH is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Derry, NH to Bennington, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Derry, NH to Bennington, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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