Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Derry, NH to City of Manchester, NH covers 11.6 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alan B Shepard Highway, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, Alan B Shepard Jr Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Alan B Shepard Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.8 miles from Derry, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 11.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Take the ramp toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto Exit 6 toward Candia Road, Hanover Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Derry, NH to City of Manchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Concord along the way.
Concord
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Candia Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Valley Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Exit 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Nashua Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and City of Manchester, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit onto Exit 6
Turn left onto Candia Road
Turn right onto NH 28A
Turn left onto Massabesic Street
Turn slight left onto Valley Street
Turn right onto Taylor Street
Continue on Dearborn Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 11.6 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.8 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Manchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Derry, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Derry, NH
This is one driving day of about 11.6 miles and 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.8 mi from Derry, NH · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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.
A short stop after about 11.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 5.8 miles from Derry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into City of Manchester, 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 City of Manchester, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.83 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
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: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Derry on Saturday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in City of Manchester on Saturday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
6 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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