Origin
Derry Village, NH
Afternoon in Derry Village on Thursday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Bennington, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Bennington, NH covers 41.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Francestown Road, River Road, New Boston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Francestown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 41.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Francestown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street.
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 41.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 (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 7.2 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 293
Take the exit onto I 293 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
10.6 mi into trip
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~18m in
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NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
4
19.6 mi into trip
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~34m in
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NH 114 / South Mast Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / South Mast Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Bennington, NH, road signs point toward Bedford, Manchester and Nashua.
Bedford
7.2 mi in
|
~13m
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via I 293
Manchester
7.2 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 293
Nashua
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
|
via NH 101
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Francestown Road | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| River Road | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| New Boston Road | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| NH 114 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 293 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Bennington Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Mast Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Francestown Road
— 7.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Bennington, 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
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
7
Turn right onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
8
Continue on NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockingham Road
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
10
Merge onto I 93
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
11
Take the exit onto I 293
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
13
Continue on NH 114
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 114
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto NH 114
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Mast Road
15
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
16
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Mast Street
17
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
18
Enter roundabout onto NH 13
109 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pleasant Street
19
Continue on NH 13
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Pleasant Street
20
Continue on NH 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Boston Road
21
Continue on NH 13
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
River Road
22
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Depot Street
23
Turn right onto NH 77
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
24
Continue on NH 136
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Francestown Road
25
Continue on NH 136
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Boston Road
26
Continue on NH 47
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
27
Continue on NH 47
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
28
Continue on NH 47
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Francestown Road
29
Turn right onto NH 31
430 ft
·
12 sec
·
Antrim Road
30
Arrive at destination
Antrim Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Derry Village, NH · 36m into the drive
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bennington, NH
The final approach into Bennington, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Bennington, NH
Afternoon in Bennington on Thursday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
5 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 18m 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 Bennington, NH covers 41.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Francestown Road, River Road, New Boston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.65 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 7.2 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Derry Village, NH and Bennington, NH, road signs point toward Bedford, Manchester and Nashua.
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