Trip from Derry, NH to Jefferson, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

124.7 mi

201 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 27m ★

6 AM

2h 37m

8 AM

2h 58m

10 AM

2h 45m

12 PM

2h 43m

3 PM

2h 46m

5 PM

2h 57m

8 PM

2h 31m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Derry, NH to Jefferson, NH covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, US 3, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.7 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.07 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

62.4 miles from Derry, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 124.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Derry, NH to Jefferson, NH covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 65.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

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 124.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 101.6 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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

101.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | US 3

Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

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 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

114 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | NH 115 / State Route 115

Turn right onto NH 115 / State Route 115

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

124.7 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | US 2 / Presidential Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Presidential Highway

Navigation decision point

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 Jefferson, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Lancaster.

Plymouth

10.2 mi in | ~14m | via I 93

Lancaster

101.6 mi in | ~1h 59m | via US 3

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	65.7 mi	1h 11m
US 3	10.4 mi	16m
Everett Turnpike	10.2 mi	12m
Franconia Notch Parkway	7.7 mi	12m
I 93	7.1 mi	8m
Alan B Shepard Highway	5.7 mi	7m
Meadows Road	4.1 mi	7m
State Route 115	3.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 65.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Jefferson, NH.

Start on this road

78 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn left

105 ft · 9 sec

Turn right onto NH 102

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Broadway

Continue on NH 102

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Nashua Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 93

2.3 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

Continue on I 93

5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 93

Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

Continue on I 93

17 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

49 mi · 52 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

Take the exit onto US 3

10 mi · 16 min · US 3

Exit 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 3

2.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto NH 115

3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 115

Use the right lane.

Continue on NH 115

3.0 mi · 4 min · Owls Head Highway

Turn left onto NH 115A

4.1 mi · 7 min · Meadows Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

144 ft · 4 sec · Presidential Highway

Arrive at destination

US 2

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Derry, NH, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 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 27 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.4 miles or 1h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 124.7 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Derry, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 65.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.4 mi from Derry, NH · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, NH

62 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

Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Derry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.

Arriving in Jefferson, NH

The final approach into Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, NH.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.07 one way

$40.15 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$22.09	$44.18
premium	$4.86	$23.88	$47.76
diesel	$5.61	$27.53	$55.06

Estimated Tolls: $0.71

Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71

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

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.4	$13.09	$5.99
Efficient EV	31.2	$10.91	$4.99
EV Truck/SUV	49.9	$17.46	$7.98

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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

Evening in Derry on Thursday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jefferson, NH

Evening in Jefferson on Thursday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Plymouth, NH

62 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

27 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 37m 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 Jefferson, NH covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, US 3, Everett Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.4 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 $20.07 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Derry, NH and Jefferson, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Lancaster.

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