Origin
New Boston, NH
Night in New Boston on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Boston, NH to Derry, NH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Boston, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
Traveling between New Boston and Derry is a quick, straightforward journey covering 26.1 miles through the heart of New Hampshire. You can expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect one-day trip that doesn't require any overnight stays. Your path primarily utilizes New Boston Road, Bedford Road, and NH 101 to navigate the region. With a fuel budget of approximately $4 for the trip, it remains an incredibly affordable excursion. Because both towns are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is an ideal route if you are looking for a practical, low-stress transition between these two communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While about 24% of your journey takes place on highways, the remainder of the route relies on local roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.7-mile segment on New Boston Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns. As you transition from the local connectors onto NH 101, the driving experience shifts from neighborhood-paced travel to a slightly faster highway flow. You should be prepared for a dynamic experience that changes character as you move between the local roads and the state highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Boston Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 26.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 (NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Chestnut Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (NH 114): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
|
NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road
Turn left onto NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Chestnut Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NH 114
Turn right onto NH 114
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
24.3 mi into trip
|
~43m 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 New Boston, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
17.1 mi in
|
~34m
Londonderry
24.3 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Boston Road | 5.7 mi | 12m |
| Bedford Road | 5.2 mi | 11m |
| NH 101 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 293 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NH 114 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Boston Road
— 5.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on Old Coach Road
221 ft
·
11 sec
·
Old Coach Road
2
Turn left onto NH 13
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mont Vernon Road
3
Turn slight right onto NH 13
441 ft
·
14 sec
·
Old Coach Road
4
Continue on Meetinghouse Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Meetinghouse Hill Road
5
Turn left onto Bedford Road
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bedford Road
6
Continue on Bedford Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bedford Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Chestnut Hill Road
8
Continue on New Boston Road
5.7 mi
·
12 min
·
New Boston Road
9
Turn right onto NH 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 114
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NH 101
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
12
Continue on I 293
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293
13
Merge onto I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
14
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
15
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
17
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
20
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
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
Night in Derry on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
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
48m 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 New Boston, NH to Derry, NH covers 26.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Boston Road, Bedford Road, NH 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from New Boston, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.20 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 26.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 (NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Chestnut Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (NH 114): Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Boston, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
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