How far is Atkinson, NH from Derry, NH?
The driving distance from Atkinson, NH to Derry, NH is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Hampshire, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atkinson and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkinson and Derry.
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Start on Leroy Avenue
715 ft · 34 sec · Leroy Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Stage Road
1564 ft · 47 sec · Stage Road
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Turn left onto State Route 111
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 111
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Turn right onto Island Pond Road
621 ft · 20 sec · Island Pond Road
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Turn left onto Goodhue Road
1459 ft · 1 min · Goodhue Road
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Turn slight right onto Gulf Road Extension
2.2 mi · 5 min · Gulf Road Extension
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Turn left onto Island Pond Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Island Pond Road
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Continue on Rockingham Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Rockingham Road
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Birch Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway
862 ft · 26 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Martin Street
41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atkinson and Derry.
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.
Island Pond Road
Turn left onto Island Pond Road
2.69 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Atkinson and Chance Rain Showers near Derry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atkinson to Derry?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hampstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Atkinson and 10.1 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Atkinson and Chance Rain Showers near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Hampstead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampstead.
Haverhill station
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Exeter station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atkinson and Derry. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).
#1 Atkinson
Town in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 7,163 |
| Coordinates | 42.8384200, -71.1470000 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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