How far is Contoocook, NH from Derry, NH?
The driving distance from Contoocook, NH to Derry, NH is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Contoocook and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Contoocook and Derry.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Take the ramp left
902 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
2896 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Nashua Road
2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road
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Continue on West Broadway
3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway
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Turn left
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Contoocook and Derry.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maple Street
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Contoocook 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 Contoocook to Derry?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Contoocook and 18.5 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Contoocook and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Hooksett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Contoocook and Derry. Straight-line distance: 30.62 mi (49.28 km).
#1 Contoocook
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,444 |
| Coordinates | 43.2220200, -71.7139700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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