Origin
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Somersworth, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Somersworth, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Derry, NH to Somersworth, NH covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 41.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Somersworth, NH is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Somersworth, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway | — | — |
| Danforth Circle | — | — |
| Chester Road | — | — |
| Derry Road | — | — |
| Raymond Road | — | — |
| Freetown Road | — | — |
| NH 101 East | — | — |
| NH 125 | — | — |
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 Somersworth, 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
4.1 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NH 125: Epping, Kingston
13
Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lee Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
16
Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NH 155: Lee, Madbury
17
Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
18
Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
19
Continue on Manchester Road
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
Manchester Road
20
Continue on Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Street
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
Silver Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Silver Street
23
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
24
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
25
Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
26
Keep slight right to continue on Dover, Somersworth
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dover, Somersworth
27
Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
28
Continue on High Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
29
Turn left onto Highland Street
10 ft
·
Highland Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Derry, NH · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Derry, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somersworth, NH
The final approach into Somersworth, 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
$6.71 one way
$13.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
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
Somersworth, NH
Late night in Somersworth on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 14m 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 Somersworth, NH covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway, Danforth Circle, Chester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.71 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.
The drive from Derry, NH to Somersworth, NH is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Derry, NH to Somersworth, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Derry, NH to Somersworth, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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