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Trip from Derry Village, NH to Franklin, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

47.7 mi

77 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA

Franklin, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Derry Village, NH to Franklin, NH covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Derry Village, NH to Franklin, NH covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m, 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 19 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 16.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 47.7 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 9.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

6
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
6
43.4 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin

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

Exit 19 Toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
6
44.7 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 3; NH 11 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 3; NH 11 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Derry Village, NH to Franklin, 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 16.5 mi 18m
Everett Turnpike 10.2 mi 12m
I 93 7.1 mi 8m
Alan B Shepard Highway 5.2 mi 6m
Rockingham Road 2.2 mi 4m
Main Street 1.6 mi 4m
Central Street 1.4 mi 4m
Park Street 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 16.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
13

Continue on I 93

16 mi · 18 min · Styles Bridges Highway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 45 sec
Exit 19 Toward NH 132: Northfield, Franklin
15

Turn left onto NH 132

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Highland Mountain Road
16

Continue on NH 132

0.9 mi · 2 min · Park Street
17

Turn left onto US 3; NH 11

1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on US 3; NH 11

1.4 mi · 4 min · Central Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 3; NH 11

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.8 mi from Derry Village, NH · 34m into the drive

town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bow, NH

24 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

City of Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Franklin, NH

The final approach into Franklin, 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

$7.68 one way

$15.36 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.45 $16.90
premium $4.86 $9.13 $18.27
diesel $5.61 $10.53 $21.06

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91
EV Truck/SUV 19.1 0 $6.68 $3.05

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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

Late night in Derry Village on Saturday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Franklin, NH

Late night in Franklin on Saturday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

37°F

Bow, NH

24 mi in

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 8m 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 Franklin, NH covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.8 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 $7.68 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 47.7 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.

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 9.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

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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