Origin
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Friday
Local time
2:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to New Ipswich, NH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Derry, NH to New Ipswich, NH covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Greenville Road, I 293 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Derry, NH to New Ipswich, NH covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 44.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 102 / West Broadway
Turn right onto NH 102 / West Broadway
Navigation decision point
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
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 293
Take the exit onto I 293 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
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 New Ipswich, NH, road signs point toward Bedford, Manchester and Nashua.
Bedford
7.7 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 293
Manchester
7.7 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 293
Nashua
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
|
via NH 101
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 19.8 mi | 29m |
| Greenville Road | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| I 293 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Gibbons Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Turnpike Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 19.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and New Ipswich, 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, Concord
Use 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
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
9
Take the exit onto I 293
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
11
Turn left onto NH 101
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
NH 101
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NH 101
17 mi
·
25 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto NH 101
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
14
Continue on NH 101
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Gibbons Highway
15
Turn left onto NH 31
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Greenville Road
16
Turn right onto Mill Street
406 ft
·
21 sec
·
Mill Street
17
Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hubbard Hill Road
18
Continue on NH 123
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto NH 123
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
River Street
20
Continue on NH 123
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highbridge Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto NH 123
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Turnpike Road
22
Turn left onto NH 123A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn slight right onto NH 123A
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
NH 123A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Derry, NH · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Derry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Ipswich, NH
The final approach into New Ipswich, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Turnpike Road
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
New Ipswich, NH
Late night in New Ipswich on Friday
Local time
2:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Milford, NH
22 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.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 New Ipswich, NH covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Greenville Road, I 293. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 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 $7.13 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 44.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: 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.
Between Derry, NH and New Ipswich, NH, road signs point toward Bedford, Manchester and Nashua.
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