Origin
Derry Village, NH
Afternoon in Derry Village on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Barnstead, NH
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The drive from Derry Village, NH to Barnstead, NH covers 36.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Londonderry Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway, Suncook Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Londonderry Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Londonderry Turnpike | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Hooksett Road | 5.4 mi | 11m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Route 28 Bypass | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Barnstead, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
Turn right onto US 3; NH 28
Continue on US 3; NH 28
Turn right onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Turn right onto Parade Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Derry Village, 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 0 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 / Suncook Valley Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Village on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Barnstead on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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.
36.9 mi in 1h 4m — 37% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Londonderry Turnpike.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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