The drive from Derry, NH to Claremont, NH covers 81.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, NH 11, I 93 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.10 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.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Derry, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 81.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 81.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and NH 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.7 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and NH 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
6
10.2 mi into trip|~14m in|I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
8
24.8 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
59.7 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|NH 11
Take the exit onto NH 11 toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport...
8
60 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|NH 11
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11 toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Derry, NH and Claremont, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont, Sunapee and Newport.
Plymouth
10.2 mi in|~14m|via I 93
White River Junction Vermont
24.3 mi in|~30m
Sunapee
59.7 mi in|~1h 13m|via NH 11
Newport
59.7 mi in|~1h 13m|via NH 11
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
34.7 mi
40m
NH 11
10.8 mi
20m
I 93
7.1 mi
8m
Everett Turnpike
7 mi
8m
Alan B Shepard Highway
5.7 mi
7m
John Stark Highway
4.6 mi
5m
Washington Street
2.3 mi
2m
State Route 11
2.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 34.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Claremont, NH.
1
Start on this road
78 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left
105 ft·9 sec
3
Turn right onto NH 102
0.6 mi·1 min·West Broadway
4
Continue on NH 102
0.3 mi·43 sec·Nashua Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, ConcordUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 93
2.3 mi·2 min·Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi·1 min·Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
8
Continue on I 93
5.7 mi·7 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.1 mi·8 min·I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.0 mi·8 min·Everett Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction VermontUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 89
35 mi·40 min·I 89
14
Take the exit onto NH 11
0.2 mi·31 sec·NH 11
Exit 12Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 11
154 ft·11 sec·NH 11
Exit 12Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
16
Continue on NH 11
10 mi·20 min·NH 11
17
Turn left onto Cross Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·Cross Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·Maple Street
19
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.2 mi·12 sec·Elm Street
20
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
4.6 mi·5 min·John Stark Highway
21
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·State Route 11
22
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
2.3 mi·2 min·Washington Street
23
Continue on NH 11; NH 103
0.1 mi·9 sec·Broad Street
24
Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103
463 ft·6 sec·Tremont Street
25
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 12; NH 103
0.7 mi·53 sec·Main Street
26
Turn right onto West Terrace Street
402 ft·18 sec·West Terrace Street
27
Turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Front Street
28
Arrive at destination
Front Street
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 40.7 miles from Derry, NH, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 miles.
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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claremont, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Derry, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Derry, NH
This is one driving day of about 81.4 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Derry, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 34.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.55
$3.91
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.12
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.40
$5.21
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Derry, NH
Night
in Derry on Thursday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Claremont, NH
Night
in Claremont on Thursday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 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 48m 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 Claremont, NH covers 81.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, NH 11, I 93. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 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 $13.10 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 81.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Derry, NH and Claremont, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont, Sunapee and Newport.
