Origin
Mont Vernon, NH
Morning in Mont Vernon on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mont Vernon, 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
45m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mont Vernon, NH
Andrea Davis
Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mont Vernon, NH to Derry, NH covers 26.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Alan B Shepard Highway, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Mont Vernon, NH to Derry, NH covers 26.8 miles and takes about 45m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Smith Road.
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 26.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 (Smith Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Jones Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
|
Smith Road
Turn right onto Smith Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Jones Road
Turn left onto Jones Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NH 101
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101
Navigation decision point
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
25 mi into trip
|
~40m 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 Mont Vernon, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
17.7 mi in
|
~31m
Londonderry
25 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 13.4 mi | 20m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Amherst Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 293 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Boston Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 13.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mont Vernon, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on NH 13
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Smith Road
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smith Road
3
Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Amherst Road
4
Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mont Vernon Road
5
Turn right onto New Boston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Turn left onto Jones Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jones Road
7
Continue on Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dodge Road
8
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
9
Turn left onto Bayberry Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bayberry Drive
10
Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
12
Continue on NH 101
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit onto NH 101
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
15
Continue on I 293
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293
16
Merge onto I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
17
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
18
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
20
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
23
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
24
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
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.
Destination
Derry, NH
Morning in Derry on Saturday
Local time
10:11 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
21 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
45m 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 Mont Vernon, NH to Derry, NH covers 26.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Alan B Shepard Highway, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Mont Vernon, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.31 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 26.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 (Smith Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Jones Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point.
Between Mont Vernon, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
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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