How far is Barnstead, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Barnstead, NH to Derry, NH is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.28 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.37 mi
50.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.37 mi
Kilometers
50.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.43 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Barnstead
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnstead
2026-05-12T21:16
Arrive Derry
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnstead
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
Hooksett
NH

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

From Barnstead
20.5 mi
00h 26m
To Derry
20.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnstead and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on Parade Road

    2258 ft · 1 min · Parade Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Parade Road

    53 m · 12 sec · Parade Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Suncook Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  12. 12

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  13. 13

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

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    2896 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  32. 32

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  33. 33

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
7.91 mi · 19%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.14 mi · 17%
Suncook Valley Road
6.16 mi · 15%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 11%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 8%
Hooksett Road
2.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

7.68 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 26m from Barnstead
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barnstead and Mostly Sunny near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barnstead to Derry?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Barnstead and 20.8 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barnstead and Mostly Sunny near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hooksett, 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 Hooksett.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnstead and Derry. Straight-line distance: 31.37 mi (50.49 km).

Barnstead

#1 Barnstead

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

Population4,777
Coordinates43.3339700, -71.2928400
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Parade Road (-71.292901, 43.334007)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 Barnstead and Derry. The current time is 21:16:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.