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Trip from Derry, NH to Effingham, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

76.8 mi

124 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in New Hampshire, United States

Derry, NH

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Downtown Effingham, NH, NH

Effingham, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Derry, NH to Effingham, NH covers 76.8 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Calef Highway, Province Lake Road, Spaulding Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Calef Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.36 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

38.4 miles from Derry, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Calef Highway 17.4 mi 27m
Province Lake Road 15.9 mi 29m
Spaulding Turnpike 14.4 mi 18m
White Mountain Highway 7 mi 10m
Chester Road 5.8 mi 10m
Raymond Road 4.2 mi 8m
NH 101 4.1 mi 4m
Derry Road 2.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Calef Highway — 17.4 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Effingham, 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

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway
4

Enter roundabout onto NH 102

177 ft · 5 sec · Chester Road
5

Continue on NH 102

3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road
6

Continue on NH 102

2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road
7

Continue on NH 102

4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
8

Continue on NH 102

2.5 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
9

Continue on Freetown Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NH 101 East
11

Merge onto NH 101

4.1 mi · 4 min · NH 101
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 7 Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto NH 125

9.7 mi · 14 min · Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto NH 125

171 ft · 5 sec · Calef Highway
15

Continue on NH 125

7.7 mi · 12 min · Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on NH 125

1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
17

Take the exit onto NH 16 Onramp North

0.6 mi · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North
Use the right lane.
18

Merge onto NH 16

14 mi · 18 min · Spaulding Turnpike
19

Continue on NH 16

7.0 mi · 10 min · White Mountain Highway
20

Turn right onto Wakefield Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wakefield Road
21

Turn sharp left onto NH 153

16 mi · 29 min · Province Lake Road
22

Turn right onto Plantation Road

59 ft · 2 sec · Plantation Road
23

Arrive at destination

Plantation Road

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 38.4 miles from Derry, NH, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 17 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Effingham, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 76.8 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Derry, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Calef Highway for about 17.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rochester, NH

38 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

Epping, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rochester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Derry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lee, New Hampshire

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.9

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+16036592949

Visit website

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.9

Lee, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+16036592949

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Londonderry, New Hampshire

+18668167584

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 38.4

Rochester, New Hampshire

+18333994638

Visit website

Bedrock Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.9

Lee, New Hampshire

+16036592993

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 102 / West Broadway

Turn left onto NH 102 / West Broadway

Navigation decision point

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | NH 102 / Chester Road

Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / Chester Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
18.8 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
5
38.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | NH 16 Onramp North

Take the exit onto NH 16 Onramp North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.36 one way

$24.73 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.60 $27.21
premium $4.86 $14.71 $29.41
diesel $5.61 $16.96 $33.91

Estimated Tolls: $1.01

Spaulding Turnpike (14.4 mi) $1.01

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.06 $3.69
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
EV Truck/SUV 30.7 0 $10.75 $4.92

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Derry, NH

Afternoon in Derry on Saturday

Local time

1:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Effingham, NH

Afternoon in Effingham on Saturday

Local time

1:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Rochester, NH

38 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 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

2h 7m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

76.8 mi in 2h 7m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Calef Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 76.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.2 miles (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Derry, NH to Effingham, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Kingston along the way.

Kingston

18.8 mi in | ~34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Calef Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.01 in tolls one way, starting with Spaulding Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Effingham, NH before heading back.

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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