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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.91 mi
00h 26m
Flight
9.59 mi
15.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.91 mi
Kilometers
19.16 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkinson
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Atkinson
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Derry
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
Hampstead
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Derry
6 mi
00h 13m
To Atkinson
6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    32 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1055 ft · 36 sec · West Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Birch Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rockingham Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Island Pond Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Island Pond Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gulf Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Gulf Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf Road Extension

    554 ft · 25 sec · Gulf Road Extension

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Goodhue Road

    1459 ft · 1 min · Goodhue Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Pond Road

    621 ft · 21 sec · Island Pond Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 111

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 111

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stage Road

    1564 ft · 38 sec · Stage Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Leroy Avenue

    715 ft · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue

  15. 15

    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.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Island Pond Road
2.81 mi · 24%
State Route 111
2.29 mi · 19%
Gulf Road
2.12 mi · 18%
Main Street
2.1 mi · 18%
Rockingham Road
0.78 mi · 7%
Birch Street
0.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampstead
00h 13m from Derry
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

22 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

26 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Atkinson

#2 Atkinson

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population7,163
Coordinates42.8384200, -71.1470000
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Atkinson (-71.147, 42.83842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.59 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.31
0.84 gal · 3.18 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Atkinson. The current time is 00:19:55.

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.