Trip from Mont Vernon, NH to Derry Village, NH

Drive Time

47m

Distance

26 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

Downtown Derry Village, NH, NH

Derry Village, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mont Vernon, NH to Derry Village, NH covers 26 miles and takes about 47m 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, Rockingham Road 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 $4.16 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13 miles from Mont Vernon, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Mont Vernon, NH to Derry Village, NH covers 26 miles and takes about 47m, 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 27 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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near NH 101.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26 miles you will encounter 18 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 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

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
5
21.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward NH 28: North Londonderry

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 5 Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
5
21.7 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
26 mi into trip | ~47m in | NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Mont Vernon, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

17.7 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 101 13.4 mi 20m
Alan B Shepard Highway 2.8 mi 3m
Rockingham Road 2.4 mi 5m
Old Amherst Road 1.8 mi 4m
I 293 0.8 mi 1m
Manchester Road 0.8 mi 1m
New Boston Road 0.7 mi 1m
Pinkerton Street 0.7 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 Village, NH.

1

Start on North Main Street

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

285 ft · 13 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 the end of the road, turn left

2.4 mi · 3 min
12

Continue straight

6.3 mi · 10 min
13

Take the exit slight right

4.7 mi · 6 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

0.1 mi · 16 sec · I 93 South: Salem, Boston
15

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 1 min
16

Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
17

Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

0.3 mi · 33 sec · NH 28: North Londonderry
18

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 16 sec
19

Turn left onto Rockingham Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road
20

Continue on Manchester Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Manchester Road
21

Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

446 ft · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road
22

Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pinkerton Street
23

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Main Street
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

161 ft · 4 sec · Danforth Circle
25

Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

82 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street
26

Turn right

72 ft · 5 sec
27

Arrive at your 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 13 miles from Mont Vernon, NH, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.4 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 26 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13 miles or 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mont Vernon, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Mont Vernon, NH

This is one driving day of about 26 miles and 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mont Vernon, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 13.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13 mi from Mont Vernon, NH · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13 miles from Mont Vernon, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Derry Village, NH

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.16 one way

$8.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $4.56 $9.12
premium $4.83 $4.94 $9.88
diesel $5.64 $5.78 $11.55

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: 9.1 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 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Mont Vernon, NH

Morning in Mont Vernon on Monday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry Village, NH

Morning in Derry Village on Monday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

47m 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 Village, NH covers 26 miles and takes about 47m 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, Rockingham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.16 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 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Mont Vernon, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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