The drive from Derry Village, NH to Plainfield, NH covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Plainfield Road, I 93 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.87 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.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Derry Village, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 92.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Plainfield Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 60 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 60 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Plainfield Road. 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.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 92.4 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 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
5
23.7 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
8
24.2 mi into trip|~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
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont
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 Plainfield, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont and Claremont.
Plymouth
9.7 mi in|~17m|via I 93
White River Junction Vermont
23.7 mi in|~33m
Claremont
84.5 mi in|~1h 45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
60 mi
1h 9m
Plainfield Road
7.6 mi
15m
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
Manchester Road
0.8 mi
1m
Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 60 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Plainfield, 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 VermontUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 89
60 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 89
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 20Toward NH 12A: West Lebanon, Claremont
17
Keep slight left at fork
181 ft·6 sec
18
Turn left onto NH 12A
7.6 mi·15 min·Plainfield Road
19
Arrive at destination
NH 12A
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 46.2 miles from Derry Village, NH, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 1h 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plainfield, 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 92.4 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Derry Village, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 60 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Derry Village, NH
· 1h into the drive
The midpoint is around 46.2 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 I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60 miles.
Arriving in Plainfield, NH
The final approach into Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.87 one way
$29.75 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.37
$32.73
premium
$4.86
$17.69
$35.39
diesel
$5.61
$20.40
$40.80
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
$15
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.70
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.94
$5.91
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Friday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Plainfield, NH
Afternoon
in Plainfield on Friday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
23 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 1m 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 Plainfield, NH covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Plainfield Road, I 93. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.2 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 $14.87 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 14 significant decision points across 92.4 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 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Derry Village, NH and Plainfield, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont and Claremont.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
