Origin
Wolfeboro, NH
Late night in Wolfeboro on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
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Current temp
55°F
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Trip from Wolfeboro, 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 39m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wolfeboro, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wolfeboro, NH to Derry, NH covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 28, State Route 28, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on NH 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.13 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.
Midpoint
31.5 miles from Wolfeboro, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 62.9 miles, with most of the trip on NH 28 and State Route 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 miles on NH 28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 28 and State Route 28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.1 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road.
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 62.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 40.1 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
40.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
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US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Navigation decision point
8
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
8
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
6
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wolfeboro, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Boston.
Hooksett Village
42.5 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Boston
45.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
|
via I 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 28 | 20.1 mi | 31m |
| State Route 28 | 9 mi | 13m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NH 28
— 20.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolfeboro, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on NH 28
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NH 28
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 28
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
NH 28
4
Continue on NH 28
20 mi
·
31 min
·
NH 28
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
6
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
7
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
8
Continue on NH 28
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
11
Turn slight right
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Hooksett Village
12
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
13
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
15
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
16
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
17
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
20
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
21
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.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
23
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
24
Continue on I 93
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
26
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn left onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
29
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
30
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
31
Arrive at 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 31.5 miles from Wolfeboro, NH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 49m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Wolfeboro, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wolfeboro, NH
This is one driving day of about 62.9 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Wolfeboro, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 28 for about 20.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Wolfeboro, NH · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Wolfeboro, 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
$10.13 one way
$20.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.05 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Derry on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
5 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 39m 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 Wolfeboro, NH to Derry, NH covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 28, State Route 28, I 93. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 miles from Wolfeboro, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.13 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 62.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 40.1 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wolfeboro, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Boston.
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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