Origin
Derry Village, NH
Morning in Derry Village on Saturday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Durham, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Durham, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Derry Village, NH to Durham, NH covers 31.9 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Calef Highway, Chester Road, Raymond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on Calef Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 31.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Calef Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
513 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
314 ft
Total Descent
519 ft
Highest Point
513 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
469 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese 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 102 / Chester Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Turn left onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
27.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 4 / Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Derry Village, NH to Durham, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Kingston along the way.
Kingston
17.6 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calef Highway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Chester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Concord Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Freetown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Calef Highway
— 9.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Durham, 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 102
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chester Road
4
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
5
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
6
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
7
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
8
Continue on Freetown Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NH 101 East
10
Merge onto NH 101
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 4
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Concord Road
14
Continue on US 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Road
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NH 155A: Durham
16
Turn right onto NH 155A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
18
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Mill Road
201 ft
·
14 sec
·
Mill Road
20
Continue on Mill Road
107 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mill Road
21
Arrive at destination
Mill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Derry Village, NH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Derry Village, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Durham, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Durham, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Durham, NH
Morning in Durham on Saturday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Fremont, NH
16 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
22 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
55m 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 Durham, NH covers 31.9 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Calef Highway, Chester Road, Raymond Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 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 $5.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Derry Village, NH to Durham, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Kingston along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 44 ft to 513 ft elevation with about 314 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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