Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
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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Brookline, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Derry, NH to Brookline, NH covers 24.3 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, Nashua Road, Derry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 24.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 24.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (NH 101A / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NH 102 / West Broadway
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NH 130 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | 6.2 mi | 14m |
| Nashua Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Derry Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Proctor Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Pepperell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Derry Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Brookline, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Continue on NH 102; NH 3A
Turn right onto NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 101A
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 130
Enter roundabout onto NH 130
Continue on NH 130
Turn right onto NH 130
Continue on NH 130
Continue on NH 130
Continue on NH 130
Turn slight right onto Old Milford Road
Turn right onto Steam Mill Hill Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Derry on Saturday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Brookline on Saturday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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