Origin
Derry Village, NH
Evening in Derry Village on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Bow, NH
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Bow, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Bow, NH covers 27.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Everett Turnpike, Alan B Shepard Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 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
13.9 miles from Derry Village, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Bow, NH covers 27.8 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 27.8 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 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
6
9.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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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
8
24.2 mi into trip
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~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...
6
24.7 mi into trip
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~35m in
Take the exit toward Bow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1
Toward Bow
6
27.8 mi into trip
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~42m in
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White Rock Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Bow, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and White River Junction Vermont.
Plymouth
9.7 mi in
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~17m
|
via I 93
White River Junction Vermont
23.7 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Bow Center Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Logging Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Manchester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pinkerton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Bow, 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
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 89
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 89
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1
Toward Bow
17
Turn right onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Street
18
Continue on Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
19
Continue on Bow Center Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bow Center Road
20
Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
224 ft
·
17 sec
·
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
21
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
167 ft
·
4 sec
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White Rock Hill Road
22
Arrive at destination
White Rock Hill Road
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 13.9 miles from Derry Village, NH, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.1 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 27.8 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.9 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bow, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Derry Village, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 27.8 miles and 42m.
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 I 93 for about 7.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.9 mi from Derry Village, NH · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.9 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bow, NH
The final approach into Bow, 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 Bow, 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
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
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
$4
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bow, NH
Evening in Bow on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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
42m 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 Bow, NH covers 27.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Everett Turnpike, Alan B Shepard Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 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 $4.48 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 27.8 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.
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 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Derry Village, NH and Bow, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and White River Junction Vermont.
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