Origin
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Northwood, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Northwood, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Derry, NH to Northwood, NH covers 33.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Alan B Shepard Highway, Mountain View Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 33.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 6.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
585 ft
220 ft
Total Climb
818 ft
Total Descent
538 ft
Highest Point
585 ft
~28.7 mi in
Elevation Range
365 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 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 33.5 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: 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 10 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
|
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
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
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 Northwood, NH, road signs point toward Seacoast and Deerfield.
Seacoast
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via NH 101
Deerfield
16.5 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Mountain View Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Mountain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Old Candia Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Deerfield Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Raymond Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Northwood, 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
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
12
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
13
Turn straight onto NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on NH 43
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Deerfield Road
15
Continue on NH 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Candia Road
16
Turn right onto NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Road
17
Continue on NH 43
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stage Road
18
Turn straight onto NH 43; NH 107
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Road
19
Turn slight right onto NH 43; NH 107
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Road
20
Turn right onto NH 43
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain View Road
21
Continue on NH 43
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
461 ft
·
11 sec
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
23
Arrive at destination
US 4; US 202; NH 9
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Derry, NH · 22m into the drive
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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Derry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Northwood, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Northwood, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
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
Northwood, NH
Late night in Northwood on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, 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.
Temperature spread
7 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
54m 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 Northwood, NH covers 33.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Alan B Shepard Highway, Mountain View Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.39 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 33.5 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.
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 Northwood, NH, road signs point toward Seacoast and Deerfield.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 220 ft to 585 ft elevation with about 818 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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