Drive Time
44m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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The drive from Exeter, NH to Derry Village, NH covers 26.5 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Chester Road, Raymond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.2 miles from Exeter, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
The drive from Exeter, NH to Derry Village, NH covers 26.5 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: 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.
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Between Exeter, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Fremont.
Manchester
Fremont
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Chester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Freetown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Newfields Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, NH and Derry Village, NH.
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.
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 26.5 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.2 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry Village, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Exeter, 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 Exeter, NH
This is one driving day of about 26.5 miles and 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.2 mi from Exeter, NH · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 13.2 miles from Exeter, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Derry Village, 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 Derry Village, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Exeter on Saturday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Derry Village on Saturday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
13 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
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.
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