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Trip from Derry Village, NH to Bartlett, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

121.5 mi

196 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m

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 Bartlett, NH, NH

Bartlett, NH

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Derry Village, NH to Bartlett, NH covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 43m 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, Kancamagus Highway, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.56 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.7 miles from Derry Village, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 121.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 121.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 61.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 14 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 9.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

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
89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln

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

Exit 32 Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
5
89.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway

Turn left onto NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway

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.

Between Derry Village, NH and Bartlett, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Lincoln.

Plymouth

9.7 mi in | ~17m | via I 93

Lincoln

89.2 mi in | ~1h 45m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Styles Bridges Highway 61.6 mi 1h 7m
Kancamagus Highway 21.7 mi 36m
Everett Turnpike 10.2 mi 12m
Bear Notch Road 8.9 mi 16m
I 93 7.1 mi 8m
Alan B Shepard Highway 5.2 mi 6m
Rockingham Road 2.2 mi 4m
Main Street 1.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 61.6 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

17 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
14

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
15

Continue on I 93

45 mi · 48 min · Styles Bridges Highway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 32 Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
17

Turn left onto NH 112

275 ft · 16 sec · Kancamagus Highway
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on NH 112

1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
19

Continue on NH 112

22 mi · 36 min · Kancamagus Highway
20

Turn left onto Bear Notch Road

8.9 mi · 16 min · Bear Notch Road
21

Turn left onto US 302

63 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
22

Turn right

106 ft · 7 sec
23

Arrive at destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.7 miles from Derry Village, NH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 27 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.7 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, 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 121.5 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Derry Village, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.7 mi from Derry Village, NH · 1h 15m into the drive

Downtown Plymouth, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, NH

61 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

Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.7 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 Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.

Arriving in Bartlett, NH

The final approach into Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.56 one way

$39.12 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $21.52 $43.04
premium $4.86 $23.27 $46.53
diesel $5.61 $26.83 $53.65

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.4 0 $12.76 $5.83
Efficient EV 30.4 0 $10.63 $4.86
EV Truck/SUV 48.6 0 $17.01 $7.78

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

2:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, NH

Afternoon in Bartlett on Thursday

Local time

2:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Plymouth, NH

61 mi in

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

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

2h 43m 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 Bartlett, NH covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Kancamagus Highway, Everett Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.7 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 $19.56 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 14 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 9.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Derry Village, NH and Bartlett, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Lincoln.

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