Origin
Derry, NH
Afternoon in Derry on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Hampton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Hampton, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Derry, NH to Hampton, NH covers 34.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway, Danforth Circle, Chester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway | — | — |
| Danforth Circle | — | — |
| Chester Road | — | — |
| Derry Road | — | — |
| Raymond Road | — | — |
| Freetown Road | — | — |
| NH 101 East | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
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 Hampton, NH.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
105 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left onto West Broadway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Danforth Circle
5
Exit the rotary onto Chester Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
6
Continue on Derry Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
7
Continue on Raymond Road
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
8
Continue on Chester Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
9
Continue on Freetown Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freetown Road
10
Take the ramp slight right toward NH 101 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101 East
11
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
22 min
12
Turn slight right onto US 1: Hampton, Seabrook
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 1: Hampton, Seabrook
13
Turn straight onto Lafayette Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Road
14
Turn left
387 ft
·
31 sec
15
Turn left
66 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn left
259 ft
·
19 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Hampton, NH
Afternoon in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
61°F
Fremont, NH
17 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
34.6 mi in 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Derry, NH to Hampton, NH is easy. At 55m 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 Hampton, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Derry, NH to Hampton, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampton, 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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