Origin
Northwood, NH
Evening in Northwood on Friday
Local time
8:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northwood, 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
55m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwood, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northwood, NH to Derry, NH covers 28 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Raymond Road, Chester Road, State Route 152 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on Raymond Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 28 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Raymond Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near NH 156 / Raymond 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 28 miles you will encounter 7 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 6.5 miles (NH 156 / Raymond Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13 miles (NH 27; NH 107): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NH 156 / Raymond Road
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 156 / Raymond Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
13 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NH 27; NH 107
At end of road, turn left onto NH 27; NH 107
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
Turn right onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NH 102 / East Broadway
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / East Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Road | 8.5 mi | 16m |
| Chester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| State Route 152 | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Stage Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Nottingham Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Freetown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Broadway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Raymond Road
— 8.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on US 4; US 202; NH 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NH 152
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nottingham Road
3
Continue on NH 152
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 152
4
Continue on NH 152
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Stage Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 156
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
6
Continue on NH 156
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Nottingham Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto NH 27; NH 107
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NH 27; NH 107
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto NH 107
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Freetown Road
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 107
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
11
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
12
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
13
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
14
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Broadway
15
Continue on NH 102
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway
16
Turn right onto Martin Street
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
Martin Street
17
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Derry on Friday
Local time
8:33 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
7 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
55m 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 Northwood, NH to Derry, NH covers 28 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Raymond Road, Chester Road, State Route 152. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Northwood, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.51 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 28 miles you will encounter 7 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 6.5 miles (NH 156 / Raymond Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13 miles (NH 27; NH 107): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Northwood, NH to Derry, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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