Trip from Epsom, NH to Derry, NH

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

52m

Distance

33.1 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 48m ★

6 AM

0h 53m

8 AM

1h 1m

10 AM

0h 56m

12 PM

0h 55m

3 PM

0h 56m

5 PM

1h 1m

8 PM

0h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Epsom, NH to Derry, NH covers 33.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 93, Alan B Shepard Highway, Suncook Valley Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Epsom, NH to Derry, NH covers 33.1 miles and takes about 52m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

10.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

13.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | Riverside Street

Turn right onto Riverside Street

Navigation decision point

16.1 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

23.8 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

31.4 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

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

Exit 4 Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Epsom, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village, Boston and Londonderry.

Hooksett Village

12.7 mi in | ~21m

Boston

16.1 mi in | ~29m | via I 93

Londonderry

31.4 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 93	7.7 mi	9m
Alan B Shepard Highway	4.4 mi	5m
Suncook Valley Highway	4.4 mi	7m
Pinewood Road	3.1 mi	5m
Hooksett Road	2.2 mi	4m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway	2.1 mi	2m
Dover Road	1.5 mi	2m
Route 28	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 93 — 7.7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Epsom, NH and Derry, NH.

Start on US 4; US 202; NH 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

Enter roundabout onto NH 28

423 ft · 10 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

Continue on NH 28

4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Highway

Continue on NH 28

1.3 mi · 1 min · Route 28

Continue on NH 28

3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Allenstown Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 3; NH 28

2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

Turn slight right

253 ft · 9 sec

Toward Hooksett Village

Turn straight onto College Park Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · College Park Drive

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Riverside Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Riverside Street

Turn left onto NH 3A

0.3 mi · 44 sec · West River Road

Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Hackett Hill Road

Take the ramp

419 ft · 10 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · this road

Toward I 93 South

Merge onto I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Everett Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 93

Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

4.4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

Continue on I 93

2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

Keep slight left at fork

131 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto NH 102

0.6 mi · 1 min · Nashua Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 102

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Broadway

Turn left

105 ft · 9 sec

Turn right

78 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.6 mi from Epsom, NH · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Hooksett, NH

17 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

Derry Village, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hooksett, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Epsom, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Derry, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Derry, 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

$5.33 one way

$10.66 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$5.86	$11.73
premium	$4.86	$6.34	$12.68
diesel	$5.61	$7.31	$14.62

Estimated Tolls: $0.07

Everett Turnpike (1 mi) $0.07

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Tolls

Total

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.9	$3.48	$1.59
Efficient EV	8.3	$2.90	$1.32
EV Truck/SUV	13.2	$4.63	$2.12

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Epsom, NH

Late night in Epsom on Friday

Local time

1:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry, NH

Late night in Derry on Friday

Local time

1:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

52m 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 Epsom, NH to Derry, NH covers 33.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 93, Alan B Shepard Highway, Suncook Valley Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Epsom, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.33 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Between Epsom, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village, Boston and Londonderry.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Derry, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

52m on the road

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