How far is Alton, NH from Derry Village, NH?

The driving distance from Alton, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.87 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.02 mi
62.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.02 mi
Kilometers
62.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.87 mi
Kilometers
77.04 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Alton
Tue, May 12, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alton
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Derry Village
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Allenstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Alton
23.9 mi
00h 34m
To Derry Village
24 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alton and Derry Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alton and Derry Village.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    102 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1343 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    80 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  8. 8

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Hooksett Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Londonderry Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Londonderry Turnpike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massabesic Traffic Circle

    76 m · 8 sec · Londonderry Turnpike

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Londonderry Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Londonderry Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 28 Bypass

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 28 Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    49 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alton and Derry Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
20.3 mi · 42%
Londonderry Turnpike
9.15 mi · 19%
Hooksett Road
5.38 mi · 11%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.31 mi · 9%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 7%
Route 28 Bypass
3.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Exit the roundabout

20 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenstown
00h 34m from Alton
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Alton and Partly Cloudy near Derry Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alton to Derry Village?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Alton and 24 miles from Derry Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Alton and Partly Cloudy near Derry Village.

Stop Ideas Near Allenstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Allenstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allenstown.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alton and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 39.02 mi (62.8 km).

Alton

#1 Alton

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

Population5,364
Coordinates43.4523000, -71.2175700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.217463, 43.452253)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Alton and Derry Village. The current time is 20:59:49.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.