Trip from Derry, NH to Whitefield, NH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

120.5 mi

194 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 19m ★

6 AM

2h 29m

8 AM

2h 50m

10 AM

2h 36m

12 PM

2h 34m

3 PM

2h 37m

5 PM

2h 48m

8 PM

2h 23m

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 Whitefield, NH covers 120.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m 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 $19.40 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.

Midpoint

60.3 miles from Derry, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 120.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Derry, NH to Whitefield, NH covers 120.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m, 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 20 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 120.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 8 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 102 / West Broadway

Turn right onto NH 102 / West Broadway

Navigation decision point

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

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 Whitefield, 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
US Route 3 North	6.1 mi	8m
Alan B Shepard Highway	5.7 mi	7m
Twin Mountain Road	2.3 mi	4m

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 Whitefield, 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

6.1 mi · 8 min · US Route 3 North

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 3

2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

Continue on US 3; NH 142; NH 116

467 ft · 12 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

Turn right onto NH 116

390 ft · 7 sec · Jefferson Road

Arrive at destination

NH 116

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 60.3 miles from Derry, NH, or about 1h 11m 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 60.3 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitefield, 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 120.5 miles and 2h 29m.

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.

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 60.3 mi from Derry, NH · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, NH

60 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.

Laconia, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.3 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 Whitefield, NH

The final approach into Whitefield, 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 Whitefield, NH.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Concord, New Hampshire

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.8

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.8

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50 mile 8.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 94.7

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16037453463

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.7

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16037454899

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25.8

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

+18336322778

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 94.7

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Flume Gorge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 94.7

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 94.7

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458913

Visit website

Tarbin Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 43

Franklin, New Hampshire

+16039343518

Visit website

Kirkwood Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 68.9

Holderness, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16039687194

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.40 one way

$38.80 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$21.34	$42.69
premium	$4.86	$23.08	$46.15
diesel	$5.61	$26.60	$53.21

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

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Tilton, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Londonderry, New Hampshire

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

1 DCFC

Ford Charging Station

Bow, New Hampshire

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Tesla: 5 Other: 2 EV Connect: 1 Shell Recharge: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.2	$12.65	$5.78
Efficient EV	30.1	$10.54	$4.82
EV Truck/SUV	48.2	$16.87	$7.71

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Derry, NH

Night in Derry on Thursday

Local time

9:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitefield, NH

Night in Whitefield on Thursday

Local time

9:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Plymouth, NH

60 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

9 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 29m 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 Whitefield, NH covers 120.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m 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 60.3 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 $19.40 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.

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

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