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Trip from Derry Village, NH to Andover, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

50.8 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Andover, NH, NH

Andover, NH

Ezequiel Barroso

Trip Overview

The drive from Derry Village, NH to Andover, NH covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Danforth Circle, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 50.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Derry Village, NH to Andover, NH is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Derry Village, NH to Andover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street
Danforth Circle
North Main Street
Pinkerton Street
Tsienneto Road
Manchester Road
Rockingham Road
I 93 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

72 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

82 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

154 ft · 4 sec · Danforth Circle
4

Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Main Street
5

Turn left onto Pinkerton Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pinkerton Street
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road

167 ft · 10 sec · Tsienneto Road
7

Turn right onto Manchester Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Manchester Road
8

Continue on Rockingham Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
9

Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 93 North
10

Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

5.2 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
12

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
13

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

6.4 mi · 7 min · Styles Bridges Highway
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

148 ft · 2 sec · King Street
16

Exit the roundabout onto King Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

115 ft · 2 sec · King Street
18

Exit the roundabout onto King Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · King Street
19

Keep slight left to continue on High Street

5.0 mi · 7 min · High Street
20

Continue on Old Turnpike Road

5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
21

Continue on Salisbury Highway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
22

Continue on Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
23

Turn right onto North Street

115 ft · 5 sec · North Street
24

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.4 mi from Derry Village, NH · 38m into the drive

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Concord, NH

25 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

Derry, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Andover, NH

The final approach into Andover, 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

$8.18 one way

$16.36 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $9.00 $18.00
premium $4.86 $9.73 $19.46
diesel $5.61 $11.22 $22.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.33 $2.44
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
EV Truck/SUV 20.3 0 $7.11 $3.25

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Derry Village, NH

Afternoon in Derry Village on Thursday

Local time

12:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andover, NH

Afternoon in Andover on Thursday

Local time

12:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Concord, NH

25 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 16m 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 Andover, NH covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Danforth Circle, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 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 $8.18 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.
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Andover, NH is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Derry Village, NH to Andover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Derry Village, NH to Andover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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