Trip from Walpole, NH to Derry Village, NH

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

90.2 mi

145 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

1h 59m

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

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Trip Overview

Spanning 90.2 miles across New Hampshire, this drive from Walpole to Derry Village typically takes about 2 hours and 4 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $14 for fuel will cover your transit costs as you navigate between these two Northeast locations. Because the route is relatively short, it offers the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Whether you are heading to Derry Village for business or a change of scenery, this mixed-profile journey provides a reliable connection between the two points.

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

45.1 miles from Walpole, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is classified as a mixed drive that balances local roads with faster transit. You will spend roughly 46% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of NH 9, Bellows Falls Road, and the Franklin Pierce Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.3-mile segment on the Franklin Pierce Highway, which offers a brief period of steady driving. As you transition between these different road types, the character of the trip shifts from localized travel to more efficient highway cruising. This combination ensures you aren't stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Franklin Pierce Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near NH 12 / Bellows Falls Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 90.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (NH 12 / Bellows Falls Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | NH 12 / Bellows Falls Road

Turn left onto NH 12 / Bellows Falls Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

74 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

90.2 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

Between Walpole, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Newport and Boston.

Newport

15.6 mi in | ~19m

Boston

65.8 mi in | ~1h 29m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Franklin Pierce Highway	16.3 mi	22m
Bellows Falls Road	14.8 mi	16m
NH 9	11.4 mi	16m
I 89	7.9 mi	9m
I 93	7.7 mi	9m
Everett Turnpike	7.6 mi	8m
Route 9	6.7 mi	9m
Keene Road	5.7 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Franklin Pierce Highway — 16.3 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walpole, NH and Derry Village, NH.

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto South Street

0.5 mi · 2 min · South Street

Turn left onto NH 12

15 mi · 16 min · Bellows Falls Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Toward NH 9 East, NH 10 North: Concord, Newport

Continue on NH 9; NH 10

11 mi · 16 min · NH 9; NH 10

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NH 9

6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 9

5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 9; NH 31

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto NH 9

16 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 89

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 89

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

Merge onto I 93

5.7 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 93

Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

4.0 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 5 Toward NH 28: North Londonderry

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Turn left onto NH 28

2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · Manchester Road

Use the none lane.

Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

447 ft · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pinkerton Street

Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass

161 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street

Continue on NH 28 Bypass

80 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Turn right

73 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since the total drive time is just over two hours, you have plenty of freedom to pace your journey without needing a rigid schedule. While there are no mandatory stops built into this 90.2-mile route, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is a smart move before you head out, given the $14 estimated cost. Try to plan your departure to avoid peak traffic hours if you want the smoothest transition between local roads and the highway sections. If you find yourself needing a break, look for opportunities during your time on the Franklin Pierce Highway, as its longer stretches can be a good time to pull over and stretch your legs safely. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to match your personal comfort levels.

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 45.1 miles from Walpole, NH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.1 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Walpole, 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 Walpole, NH

This is one driving day of about 90.2 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walpole, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Franklin Pierce Highway for about 16.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.1 mi from Walpole, NH · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

45 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.1 miles from Walpole, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Derry Village, NH

The final approach into Derry Village, 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 Village, NH.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.44 one way

$28.88 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$15.83	$31.66
premium	$4.83	$17.15	$34.29
diesel	$5.64	$20.04	$40.08

Estimated Tolls: $0.54

Everett Turnpike (7.6 mi) $0.54

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.1	$9.47	$4.33
Efficient EV	22.6	$7.89	$3.61
EV Truck/SUV	36.1	$12.63	$5.77

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Walpole, NH

Late night in Walpole on Monday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derry Village, NH

Late night in Derry Village on Monday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 0 to 5 mph 15% chance Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 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

2h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Walpole, NH to Derry Village, NH covers 90.2 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Franklin Pierce Highway, Bellows Falls Road, NH 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.1 miles from Walpole, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.44 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.

Between Walpole, NH and Derry Village, NH, road signs point toward Newport and Boston.

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Trip from Walpole, NH to Derry Village, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Derry Village, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Walpole, NH

Derry Village, NH

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 4m on the road

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