Origin
Derry Village, NH
Afternoon in Derry Village on Thursday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Bennington, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Bennington, NH covers 41.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 $6.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 41.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 Bennington, NH is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Bennington, 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 Bennington, 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
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
12
Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
13
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
6 min
14
Turn left onto Mast Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Mast Road
15
Continue on South Mast Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Mast Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pleasant Street
19
Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pleasant Street
20
Continue on New Boston Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Boston Road
21
Continue on River Road
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
River Road
22
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Depot Street
23
Turn right onto High Street
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
High Street
24
Continue on Francestown Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Francestown Road
25
Continue on New Boston Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Boston Road
26
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
27
Continue on Bennington Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
28
Continue on Francestown Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Francestown Road
29
Turn right onto Antrim Road
430 ft
·
12 sec
·
Antrim Road
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Derry Village, NH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bennington, NH
The final approach into Bennington, 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
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Bennington, NH
Afternoon in Bennington on Thursday
Local time
12:08 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 18m 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 Bennington, NH covers 41.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 20.6 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 $6.65 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 Bennington, NH is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Bennington, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Derry Village, NH to Bennington, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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