How far is Brentwood, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Brentwood, NH to Derry, NH is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.56 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.55 mi
23.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.56 mi
Kilometers
28.26 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-18T05:29
Arrive Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Chester
NH

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

From Brentwood
8.8 mi
00h 16m
To Derry
8.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crawley Falls Road

    43 m · 9 sec · Crawley Falls Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middle Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brentwood Road

    1809 ft · 37 sec · Brentwood Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Red Brook Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Red Brook Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Danville Road

    725 ft · 17 sec · Danville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Chester Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Chester Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fremont Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Fremont Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Raymond Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Raymond Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    42 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Martin Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Road
4.5 mi · 26%
Fremont Road
3.76 mi · 21%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 13%
South Road
1.49 mi · 9%
Raymond Road
1.36 mi · 8%
East Broadway
1.11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fremont Road

Continue on Fremont Road

3.76 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 16m from Brentwood
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brentwood and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Brentwood and 8.8 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brentwood and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

17 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Exeter station

25 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Derry. Straight-line distance: 14.55 mi (23.41 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,612
Coordinates42.9787000, -71.0728400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Crawley Falls Road (-71.072968, 42.978643)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.86 $3.01 $6.02
Diesel $6.00 $3.72 $7.44

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brentwood and Derry. The current time is 05:29:43.

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.