Origin
Derry Village, NH
Afternoon in Derry Village on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
140.8 mi
227 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Berlin, NH
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The drive from Derry Village, NH to Berlin, NH covers 140.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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, US 3, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.7 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.67 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
70.4 miles from Derry Village, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
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Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 140.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 140.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 101 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto NH 115 / State Route 115
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Derry Village, NH and Berlin, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Lancaster.
Plymouth
Lancaster
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 65.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| US 3 | 10.4 mi | 16m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Gorham Hill Road | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Franconia Notch Parkway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Owls Head Highway | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Berlin, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
At end of road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
Turn right onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Turn right onto NH 115
Continue on NH 115
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2
Turn sharp left onto NH 16
Continue on NH 16
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 110
Turn left onto NH 16
Turn sharp right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 25m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Derry Village, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 140.8 miles and 3h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.4 mi from Derry Village, NH · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.
The final approach into Berlin, 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 Berlin, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.67 one way
$45.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $24.94 | $49.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.09 | $62.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$23
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Derry Village on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
51°F
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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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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