Origin
Derry Village, NH
Afternoon in Derry Village on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Barnstead, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Barnstead, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Barnstead, NH covers 36.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Londonderry Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway, Suncook Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Londonderry Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Barnstead, NH covers 36.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m, 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.
Londonderry Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
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
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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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.
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
NH 28 / Suncook Valley Highway
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 / Suncook Valley Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Londonderry Turnpike | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| 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:
Londonderry Turnpike
— 9.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Barnstead, 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
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Suncook Valley Road
21
Turn right onto Parade Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Parade Road
22
Arrive at destination
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
Parade Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Derry Village, NH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barnstead, NH
The final approach into Barnstead, 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
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
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
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Barnstead, NH
Afternoon in Barnstead on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
14 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 4m 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 Barnstead, NH covers 36.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Londonderry Turnpike, Suncook Valley Highway, Suncook Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 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 $5.94 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 straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Derry Village, NH to Barnstead, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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