Trip from Franconia, NH to Derry, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

106.6 mi

172 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 57m ★

6 AM

2h 6m

8 AM

2h 24m

10 AM

2h 13m

12 PM

2h 11m

3 PM

2h 13m

5 PM

2h 23m

8 PM

2h 1m

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 Franconia, NH to Derry, NH covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m 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, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.4 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.16 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.

Midpoint

53.3 miles from Franconia, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	55.4 mi	59m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway	15.4 mi	17m
Everett Turnpike	10.9 mi	13m
I 93	7.7 mi	9m
Franconia Notch Parkway	7.6 mi	11m
Alan B Shepard Highway	4.4 mi	5m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway	2.1 mi	2m
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 55.4 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NH 116

425 ft · 12 sec · Easton Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 93

4.1 mi · 4 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93; US 3

7.6 mi · 11 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

Continue on I 93

51 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

15 mi · 17 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

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

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 53.3 miles from Franconia, NH, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 miles.

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 23 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.3 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Franconia, 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 Franconia, NH

This is one driving day of about 106.6 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Franconia, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 55.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, NH

53 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

Lincoln, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.3 miles from Franconia, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 15.2

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16037453463

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, New Hampshire

1.1 mi

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Concord, New Hampshire

2.6 mi

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 15.2

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16037453463

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.2

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16037454899

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.2

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50 mile 91.4

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.4

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 91.4

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 60.9

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

+16038235621

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 91.4

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 106.6

Londonderry, New Hampshire

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 99

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 99

Manchester, New Hampshire

+18336322778

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 83.8

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Clark's Bears

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 15.2

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458913

Visit website

Artist's Bluff Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.6

Franconia, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Flume Gorge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 15.2

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 15.2

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.4

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.4

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 91.4

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Kirkwood Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38.1

Holderness, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16039687194

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 104.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

87.7 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

89.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m 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

97.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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

104.8 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.16 one way

$34.32 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$18.88	$37.76
premium	$4.86	$20.41	$40.83
diesel	$5.61	$23.54	$47.07

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32	$11.19	$5.12
Efficient EV	26.7	$9.33	$4.26
EV Truck/SUV	42.6	$14.92	$6.82

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Franconia, NH

Afternoon in Franconia on Saturday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry, NH

Afternoon in Derry on Saturday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Bristol, NH

53 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 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

2h 6m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

106.6 mi in 2h 6m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 55.4 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 106.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 87.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Franconia, NH to Derry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

89.6 mi in | ~1h 43m | via I 93

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 106.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.4 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.76 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Derry, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry, NH before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Franconia, NH to Derry, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

The Common Man Lincoln

The Common Man Lincoln

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

Cotton Restaurant

The Bagg Lunch

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Shell Recharge Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Ford Charging Station

Clark's Bears

Artist's Bluff Loop Trailhead

Flume Gorge

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

SEE Science Center

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

Kirkwood Gardens

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Franconia, NH

Derry, NH

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 6m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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