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
Fair
2 stations
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
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 Calef Highway, Chester Road, Raymond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on Calef Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calef Highway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Chester Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| High Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Somersworth, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto NH 102
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Continue on Freetown Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto NH 101
Take the exit
Turn left onto NH 125
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Take the exit
Turn left onto NH 155
Continue on NH 155
Continue on NH 155
Continue on NH 155
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
Continue on NH 9
Take the ramp onto NH 9
Merge onto NH 16
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Indian Brook Drive
Continue on NH 9
Turn left onto Highland Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 38.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Dover, Somersworth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.43 round trip
| 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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
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: 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Derry on Saturday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Somersworth on Saturday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
41.7 mi in 1h 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near NH 102 / Chester Road.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.2 miles (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Derry, NH and Somersworth, NH, road signs point toward Kingston, Madbury and Dover.
Kingston
Madbury
Dover
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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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