How far is Danville, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Danville, NH to Derry, NH is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
11.5 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.5 mi
16.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.5 mi
Kilometers
16.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.5 mi
Kilometers
18.51 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Danville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-15T21:44
Arrive Derry
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Sandown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Danville
5.7 mi
00h 10m
To Derry
5.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Colby Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Colby Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hawkewood Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hawkewood Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1645 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Little Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Little Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hampstead Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Hampstead Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Depot Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Derry Road

    141 m · 11 sec · Derry Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampstead Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Hampstead Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Derry Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Derry Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    61 m · 4 sec · East Broadway

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Martin Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampstead Road
3.83 mi · 33%
Little Mill Road
1.64 mi · 14%
Colby Road
1.29 mi · 11%
Depot Road
1.24 mi · 11%
East Derry Road
1.18 mi · 10%
East Broadway
1.12 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Hampstead Road

Continue on Hampstead Road

3.82 mi · 00h 08m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandown
00h 10m from Danville
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Danville and Mostly Clear near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Sandown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Danville and 5.8 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Danville and Mostly Clear near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Sandown

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

19 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

20 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

25 mi away
90 Storey Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Derry. Straight-line distance: 10.5 mi (16.9 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,596
Coordinates42.9125900, -71.1245000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.124266, 42.91266)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.23
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.62 $3.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.83 $3.65
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $6.00 $2.46 $4.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Derry. The current time is 21:44:46.

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.