How far is Contoocook, NH from Derry Village, NH?

The driving distance from Contoocook, NH to Derry Village, NH is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
36.23 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.53 mi
49.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.53 mi
Kilometers
49.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.23 mi
Kilometers
58.3 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry Village
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Contoocook
Sat, Apr 18, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Contoocook
2026-04-18T16:48
Arrive Derry Village
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Contoocook
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
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Contoocook
18.1 mi
00h 20m
To Derry Village
18.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°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 Contoocook and Derry Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Contoocook and Derry Village.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    902 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

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

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    585 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

    136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    49 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Street
11.7 mi · 32%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 21%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 21%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.01 mi · 11%
Rockingham Road
2.43 mi · 7%
Manchester Road
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 20m from Contoocook
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Contoocook and Mostly Cloudy near Derry Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Contoocook to Derry Village?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Contoocook and 18.1 miles from Derry Village.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Contoocook and Derry Village. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.14 km).

Contoocook

#1 Contoocook

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population1,444
Coordinates43.2220200, -71.7139700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
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#2 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.713494, 43.222106)
End: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
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.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 Contoocook and Derry Village. The current time is 16:48:46.

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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.