Origin
Derry Village, NH
Afternoon in Derry Village on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Alton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Alton, NH
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Alton, NH covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suncook Valley Road, Londonderry Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Suncook Valley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Road | 17.2 mi | 26m |
| Londonderry Turnpike | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Hooksett Road | 5.4 mi | 11m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Route 28 Bypass | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Road
— 17.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Alton, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 28 Bypass
6
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Londonderry Turnpike
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
252 ft
·
7 sec
·
Londonderry Turnpike
8
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Londonderry Turnpike
9
Turn right onto US 3; NH 28
5.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 3; NH 28
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto NH 28
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
12
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
13
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
15
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
16
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
17
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
18
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
20
Continue on NH 28
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 11; NH 28A
22
Continue on NH 11; NH 28A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 11; NH 28A
23
Turn left
336 ft
·
24 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Turn right onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Londonderry Turnpike
(9.1 mi)
$0.63
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: 16.8 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 | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
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.
Destination
Alton, NH
Afternoon in Alton on Saturday
Local time
3:47 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
48 mi in 1h 22m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Suncook Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Alton, NH is easy. At 1h 22m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 8.8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Suncook Valley Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.63 in tolls one way, starting with Londonderry Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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 8.8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / Londonderry Turnpike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alton, NH before heading back.
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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