How far is Derry, NH from Atkinson, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Atkinson, NH is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Atkinson.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1055 ft · 36 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Birch Street
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Turn left onto Rockingham Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Island Pond Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Island Pond Road
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Turn right onto Gulf Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Gulf Road
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Continue on Gulf Road Extension
554 ft · 25 sec · Gulf Road Extension
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Turn straight onto Goodhue Road
1459 ft · 1 min · Goodhue Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
621 ft · 21 sec · Island Pond Road
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Turn left onto State Route 111
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 111
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Turn right onto Stage Road
1564 ft · 38 sec · Stage Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
715 ft · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leroy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Atkinson.
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.
Island Pond Road
Continue on Island Pond Road
2.69 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry and Mostly Cloudy near Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Atkinson?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Hampstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Derry and 6 miles from Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derry and Mostly Cloudy near Atkinson.
Stop Ideas Near Hampstead
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 Hampstead.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atkinson
Town in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 7,163 |
| Coordinates | 42.8384200, -71.1470000 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atkinson (-71.147, 42.83842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
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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