Trip from Derry Village, NH to Alstead, NH

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

77.7 mi

125 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 3m

8 AM

2h 21m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 8m

3 PM

2h 10m

5 PM

2h 20m

8 PM

1h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Derry Village, NH

Matt Barnard

Trip Overview

The drive from Derry Village, NH to Alstead, NH covers 77.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 202, I 89, Route 123 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.51 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.9 miles from Derry Village, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 77.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 202 and I 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 202.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and I 89. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 77.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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 | NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

9.7 mi into trip | ~17m 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

23.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...

24.2 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...

32.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 5 Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Derry Village, NH and Alstead, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont and Keene.

Plymouth

9.7 mi in | ~17m | via I 93

White River Junction Vermont

23.7 mi in | ~33m

Keene

32.5 mi in | ~45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 202	15.5 mi	21m
I 89	8.1 mi	9m
Route 123 North	7.4 mi	13m
I 93	7.1 mi	8m
Everett Turnpike	7 mi	8m
Keene Road	5.7 mi	8m
Alan B Shepard Highway	5.2 mi	6m
NH Route 123	4.8 mi	12m

Longest stretch: US 202 — 15.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Alstead, NH.

Start on this road

73 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass

80 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass

153 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street

Continue on NH 28 Bypass

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto Pinkerton Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pinkerton Street

At end of road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road

169 ft · 9 sec · Tsienneto Road

Turn right onto NH 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · Manchester Road

Continue on NH 28

2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 93 North

Merge onto I 93

5.2 mi · 6 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

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 89

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 89

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

Continue on US 202; NH 9

15 mi · 21 min · US 202; NH 9

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 9

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on NH 9; NH 31

5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

Continue on NH 9

2.3 mi · 3 min · Route 9

Turn right onto NH 123

7.4 mi · 13 min · Route 123 North

Continue on NH 123

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Forest Road East

Continue on NH 123

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Telephone Road

Turn right onto NH 10; NH 123

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 10

Turn left onto NH 123

4.8 mi · 12 min · NH Route 123

Continue on NH 123

4.7 mi · 11 min · Forest Road

Continue on NH 12A; NH 123

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mechanic Street

Arrive at destination

NH 12A; NH 123

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 38.9 miles from Derry Village, NH, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 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 77.7 miles or 2h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.9 miles or 53m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alstead, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Derry Village, 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 Village, NH

This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Derry Village, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US 202 for about 15.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.9 mi from Derry Village, NH · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

39 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alstead, NH

The final approach into Alstead, 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 Alstead, NH.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour $10 near mile 77.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.51 one way

$25.02 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$13.76	$27.53
premium	$4.86	$14.88	$29.76
diesel	$5.61	$17.16	$34.31

Estimated Tolls: $0.49

Everett Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.3	$8.16	$3.73
Efficient EV	19.4	$6.80	$3.11
EV Truck/SUV	31.1	$10.88	$4.97

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Derry Village, NH

Evening in Derry Village on Tuesday

Local time

5:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alstead, NH

Evening in Alstead on Tuesday

Local time

5:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 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

2h 3m 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 Village, NH to Alstead, NH covers 77.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 202, I 89, Route 123 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.9 miles from Derry Village, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.51 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 Village, NH and Alstead, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont and Keene.

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