Trip from Derry Village, NH to Bethlehem, NH

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

112.6 mi

181 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 8m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 24m

12 PM

2h 22m

3 PM

2h 25m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

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

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Bethlehem, NH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Derry Village to Bethlehem, you can expect a straightforward 112.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 17 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the White Mountains region from southern New Hampshire without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $18 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will transition from the local charm of Derry toward the more rugged terrain of the north. Since there are no required stops, the trip offers great flexibility for your schedule. It is an honest, utilitarian drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

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

56.3 miles from Derry Village, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a bit of variety behind the wheel, as this 112.6-mile trek balances fast-paced stretches with more technical driving. You will spend about 22% of your time on highways, utilizing the Everett Turnpike and the Franconia Notch Parkway to make progress. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip spans 74.1 miles along the Styles Bridges Highway, providing a steady rhythm before the road becomes more turn-heavy. As you move toward the latter half of the journey, the character of the route shifts from suburban transit to a more demanding, winding local experience. Stay alert as the road configuration changes, especially when navigating the transition onto the parkway.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 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 74.1 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 12 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.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.9 miles (NH 28 / Manchester Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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 / South Main Street

Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

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

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | NH 28 / Manchester Road

Turn right onto NH 28 / Manchester Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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

109.5 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

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

Exit 40 Toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Derry Village, NH to Bethlehem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.

Plymouth

9.7 mi in | ~17m | via I 93

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	74.1 mi	1h 20m
Everett Turnpike	10.2 mi	12m
Franconia Notch Parkway	7.7 mi	12m
I 93	7.1 mi	8m
Alan B Shepard Highway	5.2 mi	6m
Main Street	2.8 mi	5m
Rockingham Road	2.2 mi	4m
Manchester Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 74.1 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 28

2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road

Use the none lane.

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

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

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 93

7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 93

8.5 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 40 Toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

Turn slight right

305 ft · 7 sec

Turn slight right onto US 302; NH 18; NH 116

2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Turn left

19 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this drive is easily managed in one day, you have the advantage of setting your own pace without the pressure of a tight itinerary. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid any potential congestion on the turnpikes, which helps ensure a smoother transition to the more winding, turn-heavy local roads. With no mandatory stops built into the route, keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on so you can plan your $18 refueling stop strategically. Since the majority of your time is spent on the 74.1-mile stretch of the Styles Bridges Highway, use that portion to settle into your driving rhythm. Being prepared for the shift from high-speed segments to the technical local roads will make your arrival in Bethlehem much more relaxed.

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 56.3 miles from Derry Village, NH, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, 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 112.6 miles and 2h 17m.

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 Styles Bridges Highway for about 74.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.3 mi from Derry Village, NH · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

56 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Derry Village, 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 74.1 miles.

Arriving in Bethlehem, NH

The final approach into Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, NH.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.02 one way

$36.05 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$19.76	$39.52
premium	$4.83	$21.40	$42.81
diesel	$5.64	$25.02	$50.03

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

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.8	$11.82	$5.40
Efficient EV	28.2	$9.85	$4.50
EV Truck/SUV	45	$15.76	$7.21

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 2 days ago

Origin

Derry Village, NH

Late night in Derry Village on Monday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethlehem, NH

Late night in Bethlehem on Monday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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 17m 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 Bethlehem, NH covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Franconia Notch Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.3 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 $18.02 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.

On the drive from Derry Village, NH to Bethlehem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.

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Trip from Derry Village, NH to Bethlehem, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bethlehem, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Derry Village, NH

Bethlehem, NH

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 17m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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