Drive Time
48m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from New Boston, NH to Derry, NH covers 26.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Boston Road, Bedford Road, NH 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on New Boston Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.18 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
13.1 miles from New Boston, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 26.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NH 114
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between New Boston, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Londonderry.
Boston
Londonderry
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, NH and Derry, NH.
Start on Old Coach Road
Turn left onto NH 13
Turn slight right onto NH 13
Continue on Meetinghouse Hill Road
Turn left onto Bedford Road
Continue on Bedford Road
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road
Continue on New Boston Road
Turn right onto NH 114
Continue on NH 101
Take the exit
Continue on I 293
Merge onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 26.1 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Boston, 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 New Boston, NH
This is one driving day of about 26.1 miles and 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.1 mi from New Boston, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 26.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from New Boston, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Derry, 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, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.83 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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 | $2.74 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in New Boston on Saturday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Derry on Saturday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
13 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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