How far is Brookline, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Derry, NH is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
34.29 mi
00h 44m
Flight
19.57 mi
31.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.57 mi
Kilometers
31.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.18 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-04-18T09:21
Arrive Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nashua
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Brookline
12.2 mi
00h 22m
To Derry
22.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
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 Brookline and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Steam Mill Hill Road

    854 ft · 36 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2801 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Pepperell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pepperell Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Proctor Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ash Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1031 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Derry Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Derry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Nashua Road

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Nashua Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookline 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
6.16 mi · 18%
Nashua Road
5.31 mi · 15%
Derry Road
3.75 mi · 11%
Proctor Hill Road
3.21 mi · 9%
Pepperell Road
1.06 mi · 3%
Derry Street
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nashua Road

Continue on Nashua Road

5.31 mi · 00h 10m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashua
00h 22m from Brookline
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brookline 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 Brookline to Derry?

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Brookline and 22.1 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nashua

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

4 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

31 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Derry. Straight-line distance: 19.57 mi (31.49 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Steam Mill Hill Road (-71.657798, 42.734645)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.77 $9.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.39 $10.79
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $6.00 $7.26 $14.51

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Derry. The current time is 09:21:00.

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.