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Trip from Derry Village, NH to Barnstead, NH

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

Downtown Derry Village, NH, NH

Derry Village, NH

Matt Barnard

human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Barnstead, NH

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Londonderry Turnpike — 9.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

73 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass

80 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
3

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass

153 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street
4

Continue on NH 28 Bypass

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
5

Continue on NH 28 Bypass

3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 28 Bypass
6

Continue on NH 28 Bypass

4.9 mi · 8 min · Londonderry Turnpike
7

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass

252 ft · 7 sec · Londonderry Turnpike
8

Continue on NH 28 Bypass

4.2 mi · 8 min · Londonderry Turnpike
9

Turn right onto US 3; NH 28

5.4 mi · 11 min · Hooksett Road
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on US 3; NH 28

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Allenstown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn right onto NH 28

3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road
12

Continue on NH 28

1.3 mi · 1 min · Route 28
13

Continue on NH 28

4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Highway
14

Enter roundabout onto NH 28

208 ft · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
15

Continue on NH 28

1.6 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
16

Continue on NH 28

4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road
17

Continue on NH 28

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
18

Continue on NH 28

1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on NH 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · Suncook Valley Highway
20

Continue on NH 28

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Suncook Valley Road
21

Turn right onto Parade Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Parade Road
22

Arrive at destination

2 ft · 0 sec · Parade Road

Where to Stop

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

Downtown South Hooksett, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Hooksett, NH

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Chichester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hooksett, NH

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
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

4
8.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
13.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road

Turn right onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
27.4 mi into trip | ~49m in | NH 28 / Suncook Valley Highway

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 / Suncook Valley Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.94 one way

$11.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
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

Londonderry Turnpike (9.1 mi) $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Derry Village, NH

Afternoon in Derry Village on Saturday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barnstead, NH

Afternoon in Barnstead on Saturday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

14 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 4m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

36.9 mi in 1h 4m — 37% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Londonderry Turnpike.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Londonderry Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Londonderry Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.63 in tolls one way, starting with Londonderry Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barnstead, NH before heading back.

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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