Origin
Hampton, NH
Afternoon in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Hampton, 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
53m
Distance
40.1 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, NH to Derry, NH covers 40.1 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, I 93, Lafayette Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| I 93 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Lafayette Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Loop Connector | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Blue Star Turnpike | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| NH 107 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Nashua Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 1
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto NH 107
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
NH 107
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 95 South: Boston
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 495
Exit 89
Toward I 495 South: Worcester
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 105
Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 213
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Loop Connector
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
10
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 93
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
224 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 4
Toward NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto NH 102
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
16
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Hampton, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 495
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 toward I 495 South: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89
Toward I 495 South: Worcester
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 105
Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Ma...
8
38.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
9
39.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 4
Toward NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Blue Star Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Derry, NH
Afternoon in Derry on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lawrence, MA
20 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.
Road read
53m 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?
40.1 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 16.3 mi of that is on I 495.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 495): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampton, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Salem New Hampshire and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
Salem New Hampshire
23.2 mi in
|
~30m
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
23.2 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.17 in tolls one way, starting with Blue Star 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 495): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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