Origin
Somersworth, NH
Morning in Somersworth on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somersworth, 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
1h 14m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somersworth, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somersworth, NH to Derry, NH covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Calef Highway, Chester Road, Raymond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Calef Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 41.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Calef Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 9; NH 236 / High Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 9; NH 236 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 9; NH 236 / High Street
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 236 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8W
Toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
26.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Somersworth, NH to Derry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Fremont along the way.
Fremont
26.8 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calef Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Chester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| High Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Calef Highway
— 9.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somersworth, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on Highland Street
9 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highland Street
2
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 236
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on NH 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NH 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 8W
Toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto NH 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
9
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
10
Continue on NH 155
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge onto US 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
Calef Highway
14
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto NH 101
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Use the slight right lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
20
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
21
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
22
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
23
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Broadway
24
Continue on NH 102
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway
25
Turn right onto Martin Street
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
Martin Street
26
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Somersworth, NH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Somersworth, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Derry, NH
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.92 round trip
$3.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Spaulding Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Derry on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
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
2 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
1h 14m 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 Somersworth, NH to Derry, NH covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Calef Highway, Chester Road, Raymond Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Somersworth, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.46 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 41.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 9; NH 236 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Somersworth, NH to Derry, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Fremont along the way.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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