How far is Bradford, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Bradford, NH to Derry, NH is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
52.59 mi
00h 55m
Flight
41.76 mi
67.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.76 mi
Kilometers
67.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.59 mi
Kilometers
84.63 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Mon, May 25, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Mon, May 25, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-05-25T07:56
Arrive Derry
Mon, May 25, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Bradford
26.3 mi
00h 27m
To Derry
26.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    61 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1997 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  13. 13

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

    2896 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
20.2 mi · 38%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 15%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 14%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 8%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 4%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 23m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 27m from Bradford
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bradford and Rain Showers near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Bradford and 26.3 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bradford and Rain Showers near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Derry. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.21 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population1,739
Coordinates43.2700800, -71.9600800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-71.95998, 43.27008)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Derry. The current time is 07:56:38.

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.