How far is Bethlehem, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, NH to Derry, NH is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
111.18 mi
01h 49m
Flight
98.38 mi
158.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.38 mi
Kilometers
158.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.18 mi
Kilometers
178.93 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, May 2, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, May 3, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-02T20:43
Arrive Derry
Sat, May 2, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Bethlehem
57.1 mi
00h 54m
To Derry
54.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    896 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  15. 15

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

    2896 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
60 mi · 54%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 14%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 10%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 7%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.61 mi · 7%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
00h 54m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Bethlehem and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Bethlehem to Derry?

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Bethlehem and 54.1 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Bethlehem and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Derry. Straight-line distance: 98.38 mi (158.33 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,656
Coordinates44.2803400, -71.6881400
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.688134, 44.28029)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.85 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.93
7.84 gal · 29.7 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.46 $30.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.47 $34.94
Premium $4.86 $19.04 $38.09
Diesel $6.00 $23.51 $47.02

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Derry. The current time is 20:43:24.

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.