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Trip from New Ipswich, NH to Derry, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

59m

Distance

44.5 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

town in New Hampshire, United States

Derry, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Ipswich, NH to Derry, NH covers 44.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Turnpike Road, Highbridge Road, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

22.3 miles from New Ipswich, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 44.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turnpike Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from New Ipswich, NH to Derry, NH is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Ipswich, NH to Derry, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Turnpike Road
Highbridge Road
River Street
Main Street
Hubbard Hill Road
Mill Street
Greenville Road
Gibbons Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Turnpike Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich, NH and Derry, NH.

1

Start on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Turnpike Road
3

Turn left onto Highbridge Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road
4

Continue on River Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · River Street
5

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
6

Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hubbard Hill Road
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

407 ft · 23 sec · Mill Street
8

Turn left onto Greenville Road

4.9 mi · 9 min · Greenville Road
9

At the end of the road, turn right onto Gibbons Highway

2.7 mi · 4 min · Gibbons Highway
10

Continue on Elm Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
11

Turn right onto State Route 101

11 mi · 16 min · State Route 101
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

3.2 mi · 3 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
17

Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
18

Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
19

Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

0.5 mi · 1 min · NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
20

Keep slight left

131 ft · 5 sec
21

Turn left onto Nashua Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Nashua Road
22

Continue on West Broadway

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Broadway
23

Turn left

105 ft · 10 sec
24

Turn right

79 ft · 6 sec
25

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 22.3 miles from New Ipswich, NH, or about 29m into the drive.

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 10 miles or 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.3 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving New Ipswich, NH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Ipswich, NH

This is one driving day of about 44.5 miles and 59m.

At 44.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.3 mi from New Ipswich, NH · 29m into the drive

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, NH

22 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.

Popular next leg

Milford, NH to Derry, NH

26.5 mi · 36m

Pacing Suggestions

Greenville, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from New Ipswich, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Derry, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Derry, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.16 one way

$14.33 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.88 $15.76
premium $4.86 $8.52 $17.04
diesel $5.61 $9.83 $19.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
EV Truck/SUV 17.8 0 $6.23 $2.85

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Ipswich, NH

Late night in New Ipswich on Thursday

Local time

12:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry, NH

Late night in Derry on Thursday

Local time

12:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Milford, NH

22 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.

Temperature spread

15 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

59m 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 Ipswich, NH to Derry, NH covers 44.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turnpike Road, Highbridge Road, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from New Ipswich, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.16 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.
The drive from New Ipswich, NH to Derry, NH is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Ipswich, NH to Derry, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Ipswich, NH to Derry, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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